Blooming Where Planted: The Dividends of Investing in Young Women
Dr Rediet Nigussie, 24, knew from an early age that she wanted to make a positive impact on the world. She became a doctor and then a dedicated advocate for adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health rights (AYSRHR). “My …
Empowered Youth Empower Youth
In a country like Ethiopia with a ballooning, educated, and young population, it is often difficult to find the right opportunity to advance both your passion and career. My name is Nuhamin. I am 26, and born in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. …
Coming Back Home: Resiliency, Setting Firm Roots, and Earning a Living
Poverty and lack of opportunity to better herself pushed Yerom, a new mother, to leave Ethiopia and migrate to the Middle East leaving behind her husband and child.
After paying the 20,000 ETB fee to an agent with money she …
Gaming the System: Winning the Fight Against Trachoma
On a brightly colored mat laid under a tree, young children gather around a game designed by Amref. The game challenges the school children to find ways to protect themselves from Trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Ethiopia …
“How Could I Sit Back Without Contributing?”: The Making of a Local Influencer Against Harmful Traditional Practices
Estibel Walelign is a farmer in Yemekat kebele, Bahirdar Zuria woreda. He is also an active community member, known for his passionate engagement in issues that matter most to people in his community. A trusted leader, his opinion …