The atmosphere was buzzing on Sunday, October 29, 2023, as people gathered for AWiB’s much-anticipated 10th and last Women of Excellence (WOE) gala dinner at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel.
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Women in Self-Employment (WISE) is one of the few organizations in Ethiopia that practices the Social Enterprise model, not only conceptually but also technically & practically. It is the collective work of three independent entities; WISE the non-governmental organization under which all were formed, Savings & Credit Cooperatives Union (SACCO Union) which is the umbrella body that provides different services to 100 SACCOs in Addis Ababa and Meleket Training Services, the income generating wing.
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Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I grew up in a household of seven children. With five brothers and only one sister, helping around the house with chores was primarily the responsibility of the girls.
My journey began in the picturesque village of Abebe Buri, in the year 1961 GC. Born into a family of hardworking farmers, I graced this world as the eldest daughter of my three younger brothers.
I was born in Jimma in 1970 and relocated to Addis Ababa where I grew up. I have one brother & three sisters.
Women of Excellence (WOE) is one of AWiB’s flagship events that started in 2012 with the aim of cultivating the culture of appreciation and documentation.
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Dr Teguest Guerma, Founder and CEO of LeDeG Midwifery College in Ethiopia, returned to her country after 42 years to pursue her dream of supporting women in Ethiopia. LeDeG midwifery
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Menna Selamu has become a leader to be reckoned with. Having lost her mother at the age of 4, Menna was raised by her
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The Audacious Playwright I wish to see change in my country and I long to have a country where there is justice and sensitivity toward women just as we need
The Market DisrupterMy message to society is to believe in women’s abilities. I was able to get here because my family believed in my potential and invested in me. My