Samrawit Meressa: Journey Through AWiB

“AWiB gave me the opportunity to discover myself & my capabilities and afforded me a better platform to become a shining leader.”

Samrawit Meressa, the 2023 President of AWiB, embodies the enchantment of jewels that ignited her lifelong passion. From her earliest days, the allure of jewelry captivated her, drawing her into the intricate world of Ethiopian design, nurtured under the guidance of her craftsman father. This fascination with gems became her mode of self-expression, a canvas where her tales, deeply rooted in her homeland, found eloquent articulation.

Initially worried about her lack of business experience, Samrawit found solace and direction within AWiB’s embrace in 2019. Here, amidst kindred spirits, she shed her fears, forged enduring friendships, and discovered her innate potential. AWiB became her sanctuary of empowerment, where she honed her skills, sculpting a confident persona capable of steering a successful business venture.

Within AWiB, Samrawit sharpened her goal-setting prowess and led the Fund for AWiB (FFA) campaign, validating her leadership spirit. The triumph of the FFA in fundraising laid to rest her self-doubts, revealing the power of collaborative effort and the art of delegation for effective leadership.

Samrawit, a fervent believer in inclusive leadership, channels her character into community service, notably through AWiB and the Meri Project, a 3-month training and mentorship program for female senior university students. Her journey with the FFA shattered preconceptions, revealing the immense potential when women unite for a noble cause.

Stepping into the role of AWiB’s President in 2023, Samrawit exuded optimism and purpose. Her tenure served as a crucible for personal and professional growth, fostering a comfort zone exit that nurtured her public speaking finesse and self-assurance. Challenges, she learned, are conquered with unyielding dedication and an unwavering resolve—an attitude she embodies eagerly.

Reflecting on her trajectory, Samrawit values honesty as her life’s cornerstone. Her success, she insists, blossoms through the reciprocal respect and encouragement she shares with her support network—her family, pillars of unwavering trust, and her role models, particularly her mother and Nahu Senay Girma, Director of AWiB, whose mentorship instilled gratitude and empathy.

In her narrative, Samrawit stands as a jeweler and a beacon of empowerment, resilience, and inclusive leadership—a testament to the transformative potential nurtured within AWiB’s bosom.

AWiB thanks Samrawit for sharing her growth, courage, and inclusive leadership narrative. Her impact within AWiB serves as a guiding light for all aspiring leaders.

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