monthly event

Deliver Us From Evil: The Faceless Rapist

It is an undeniable fact that harmful attitudes and behaviors towards rape and sexual violence are often overlooked or even accepted in our culture. Many of us know that these acts are wrong yet too few of us take responsibility for addressing the issue. The rise of mass media and the widespread accessibility of stories of sexual violence have not desensitized us; rather, we are overwhelmed.

Transformative Leaders

“We need leaders!” is a voice that echoes in every corner, but have we ever paused to ask “Why?”. What kind of leaders do we truly need? If we strip away the noise and look at the simple definition of a leader—someone who guides a group, an organization, a nation—it doesn’t tell us where they’re taking us. Then the comprehensive question we should ask ourselves is “What outcomes are we striving for, and who are the leaders capable of leading us there?”

AWiB Listens: The Leader in YOU Recap

As the clock ticked closer to 5 p.m. on the first Thursday of 2025, AWiBers and guests poured through the gates of Hilton in waves, buzzing with anticipation. More than 200 eager participants gathered, all united by a single exciting mission: to uncover the concept “The Leader in YOU” in the highly interactive World Café style experience.

Innovation Towards a Sustainable Environment Recap

The final AWiB monthly event of 2024 was a lively and engaging gathering, setting the stage for meaningful connections. By 5:00 PM, the networking hall was buzzing with activity as participants from diverse backgrounds and industries filled the space. Ideas were exchanged, experiences shared, and new collaborations sparked. After the networking session, the participants gathered in the dedicated hall to dive into the evening’s focus: Innovation towards a sustainable environment.

Hearing from WOE Winner and Nominees

By popular demand we have invited Women of Excellence Nominees and the winner Tsigie Haile back to our December program. Six nominees out of the ten were at the Sheraton Addis on October 21st.  Two of them have comeback from a business trip abroad. Please join us at this program and hear these incredible women’s inspirational stories.

Investment Trends in the New Year

Join us on Thursday, November 1st at 6pm for a session with Zemedeneh Negatu (Ernst & Young) and Khalid Bomba (ATA) on Investment Trends in the New Year. What’s happening in the investment sector in Ethiopia? What are the trends going to be in the new year? And how can we tap into them?

The Power of Appreciative Inquiry based Leadership

Join us on October 4 at 6pm for an interactive workshop on The Power of Appreciative Inquiry based Leadership. The most common way we aim to attend to creating efficiency and maximizing productivity in our organizations and projects is to approach it from a problem solving orientation.

The Practice of Life-Serving Communication

Join us on September 13 at 6pm for an interactive workshop on The Practice of Life-Serving Communication. There are patterns in our individual communication styles that we have accepted as the norm. A child grows to lose his/her authentic voice and is taught to see the world and the people in it in binaries – right and wrong; good and bad; black or white.

AWiB Presents Her Gems

What do our members have to offer to this world. What wisdom can they impart us with. Join us on July 26th as AWiB presents its gems. We invite you to join us in this experience sharing evening.  What is their motivation to do their best? What is their best? Come for Inspiration and Aspiration.

Men Behind Sheroes Recap

November—a month dedicated to honoring the men who support strong, successful women—the “Men Behind Sheroes” event at the Hilton Hotel was not only a celebration but a powerful reminder of the unsung heroes who champion gender equity every day. As attendees arrived around 5:15 PM, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation and connection. The networking area was filled with laughter, animated conversations, and friendly exchanges as people from diverse backgrounds came together to share their stories and make new connections. This quickly turned into a warm and vibrant setting, an ideal prelude to a thoughtful evening ahead.