AWiB Team, Author at AWiB Ethiopia

Hail to the Chief

Pinnacle / January 1, 2025 / AWiB Team

I attended a launch of Dashen Bank’s Comprehensive Women Empowerment Program (CWEP) the morning of December 28, 2024. It suffices to say the entire concept was mind blowing. In a highly patriarchal society where women empowerment is considered as alms rather than a right, what I witnessed this morning was commitment in action. Many determined and driven Dashen Women, proud & standing tall as the famous mountain itself and a few good men gathered in a very fitting to the occasion conference hall at their Headquarters.

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SOARING: 500 Powerhouses and Counting

Spotlight / January 1, 2025 / AWiB Team

AWiB is turning heads and making waves. HER music wakes you from nightmares and inspires dreams to come true. AWiB provides the platform, support, tools and safe space for self-reflection, self-expression and inspiration so that women stand strong on their ground and make their dreams come true.

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#500CriticalMass Campaign Closes

Announcements / December 31, 2024 / AWiB Team

On October 1, AWiB launched the #500CriticalMass campaign, focused on driving membership growth with the goal of reaching 500 active members by the end of 2024.

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Fitsum receives “እንቁ ሴት-ንቁ ሴት-ጠንካራ ሴት!” award

Announcements / December 31, 2024 / AWiB Team

Congratulations to Fitsum Atnafework Kidanemariam for being recognized with the prestigious “እንቁ ሴት-ንቁ ሴት-ጠንካራ ሴት!” award, organized by Enqu Events and Consulting PLC. This is a well-deserved recognition of her remarkable resilience, consistency, and unwavering dedication to giving back to the community. Fitsum’s tireless efforts and positive impact on others continue to inspire many.

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Proposal Writing Recap

Recap, Weekend Recap / December 30, 2024 / AWiB Team

Proposal Writing Recap AWiBer’s joined the bright morning workshop titled ‘Effective Proposal Writing’ on Saturday, December 28, 2024 facilitated by Tizita Kentiba, Training and Facilitation Lead, Grant Manager, and Entrepreneur.

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What’s in a Dream Recap

Recap, Weekend Recap / December 24, 2024 / AWiB Team

On December 21, 2024, Saturday morning, we had an inspiring ‘What’s in a Dream’ session led by AWiB’s very own Lidya Yohannes, Membership Programs Manager. The session featured an engaging round table discussion where participants discussed their dreams and aspirations.

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Self Promotion Recap

Recap, Weekend Recap / December 18, 2024 / AWiB Team

Self Promotion Recap On Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, AWiB members attended a seminar on self-promotion facilitated by Yodit Gidey, COO of GG Enterprise. The session began with participants introducing

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Misrak Makonnen: A Journey of Purpose

Spotlight / December 1, 2024 / AWiB Team

It’s not often that a leader counts “moving on” as a definitive sign of success. But for Misrak Makonnen, Ethiopia Country Director of Amref Health Africa, the largest African-led NGO, a field visit to a thriving young women’s cooperative crystallized why she got into the development sector.

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Unyielding Commitment: The Heart of AWiB

Pinnacle / December 1, 2024 / AWiB Team

AWiB is on a mission to elevate more women to take on leadership roles in different sectors and we’re thrilled to highlight the Haset Women Leadership Program! This one-year pilot, initiated by the Packard Foundation, developed by Emerge PLC, and implemented by AWiB is already transforming leadership and unlocking women’s potential.

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Building a Greener Tomorrow

Focus / November 30, 2024 / AWiB Team

As we stand on the threshold of 2024, the urgency of addressing environmental challenges has never been clearer. Both locally and globally, the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation are intensifying, calling for immediate and sustained action.

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