FAWE Ethiopia Chapter

🌍 Spotlight on Young Women with Compounded Vulnerabilities! During the 16 Days of Activism, we emphasize the need for special attention to young women facing multiple layers of challenges. Let’s amplify their voices, address their unique needs, and ensure no one is left behind. #16DaysOfActivism #EndViolence #GirlsEmpowerment #FAWE #FAWEEthiopiaChapter

📣 16 Days of Activism: Taking a Stand Against Violence! "The woman's violence is mine too; I will not remain silent." During these 16 Days of Activism, we stand united to end violence against women and girls. Together, we raise our voices for adolescent girls everywhere, advocating for their right to live free from child marriage and teenage pregnancy. Let’s work hand-in-hand to create a world where every girl can thrive free, empowered, and safe. #16DaysOfActivism #FAWE #FAWEEthiopiaChapter #EndViolence #GirlsEmpowerment #FAWEEthiopia #TogetherWeCan

📌Update on Participant Recruitment Process! For the FAWE and Mastercard Foundation Phase II Program, the FAWE Ethiopia Chapter has been working diligently to ensure a fair and thorough selection process for the TVET-STEM bursary program. Registration was successfully conducted from November 2 to November 8 across four regions: -Addis Ababa (General Wingate and Tegbared Polytechnic Colleges) -Hawassa (Hawassa Polytechnic and Hawassa Tegbareid Polytechnic Colleges) -Adama (Adama Polytechnic College) -Bahirdar (Bahirdar Polytechnic College) In Addis Ababa and Hawassa, the desk review, interviews, and home visits have been completed. Meanwhile, the process is currently ongoing in Adama and Bahirdar. This rigorous and inclusive approach ensures that we identify and support the most deserving applicants, empowering them with transformative TVET-STEM opportunities. #FAWEEthiopiachapter #FAWE #FAWEthiopia #TVET #STEM #Empowerment #Education #MastercardFoundation

🌍✨Championing Girls' Education Across Africa ! ✨🌍 Today at the FAWE & Mastercard Foundation Phase II Annual Review and Planning Meeting in Lilongwe, Malawi, we’re honored to witness the power of education in action. As Day 3 unfolds, inspiring presentations from our FAWE national chapters are spotlighting progress, resilience, and groundbreaking strategies to empower girls across Africa. It’s incredibly inspiring to see the commitment each chapter brings to this shared mission, knowing that every initiative and every achievement brings us closer to a world where girls can reach their full potential. Chapters from across Africa are sharing their impactful journeys, and these stories remind us that educating girls doesn’t just change individual lives; it uplifts entire communities and strengthens nations. Here at FAWE Ethiopia Chapter, we are inspired and motivated to push forward, knowing that we’re part of a larger movement to create lasting change. Together, let’s continue breaking down barriers and building a brighter, more inclusive future for every girl across Africa! #Educate2Elevate #GirlsEducation #FAWE #EmpowerHer #MastercardFoundation #FAWEEthiopiaChapter

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 FAWE Ethiopia Chapter, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is excited to announce Phase II of our Bursary Support Program! 📅 Application Period: November 1 - November 8, 2024 Learn more about the program and eligibility criteria by visiting our website below. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNVB9aiN #FAWEEthiopia #MastercardFoundation #STEM #TVET #Scholarship #ApplyNow

We are delighted to announce that in October 2024, FAWE Ethiopia Chapter signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Adama Polytechnic College, General Winget Polytechnic College, Tegbareid Polytechnic College, Bahir Dar Polytechnic College, Hawassa Polytechnic College, and Hawassa Tegbareid Polytechnic College under the FAWE and Mastercard Foundation Phase II program. These partnerships will enhance technical and vocational training opportunities, fostering inclusive program delivery and empowering Ethiopia’s youth through practical, skills-based education. #Mastercardfoundation #FAWEEthiopiaChapter #FAWE #TVET #STEM

In October 2024, FAWE Ethiopia Chapter hosted visioning workshops and selection committee meetings in Adama, Bahir Dar, Hawassa, and Addis Ababa as part of the FAWE and Mastercard Foundation Phase II program. These sessions brought different stakeholders to clarify the program’s implementation strategy, ensuring alignment on expanding TVET-STEM opportunities for marginalized youth, especially young women. Additionally, selection committees were established to ensure an inclusive and transparent recruitment process across the four regions. #Mastercardfoundation #FaweEthiopiaChapter #TVET #STEM #FAWE

📢 Empowering Girls and Reducing Poverty Yesterday, October 17,2024, at Jupiter International Hotel, FAWE Ethiopia Chapter , in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and #TheBreakfree Project, held a workshop marking International Day of the Girl Child and International Day of Poverty Eradication. The event featured a panel discussion on girls' empowerment and the role of TVET STEM in poverty reduction, with lively exchanges on challenges related to sexual reproductive health services and education. Youth advocates boldly challenged government representatives to take stronger action on these issues. Thank you to our partners for making this impactful event possible! #MastercardFoundation #BreakfreeProject #FAWEEthiopiaChapter #FAWE #GirlsEmpowerment #PovertyReduction #TVET #STEM #FAWE #MastercardFoundationPhaseII #MastercardfoundationsScholarsProgram #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild #InternationalDayofPovertyEradication.