Ethiopia

Girum Assefa Akriso realized very early that he wanted to become a storyteller. Everyday life dragged him far from his boyhood dream, and he pursued studies in computer and information systems to earn his BSc. Having found himself drifting from his life’s purpose, three years ago he decided that enough was enough! Enena Bete, a… read more »

Ahmedin Mohammed Ahmed has over five years’ experience in the education sector, specifically focusing on teaching and administering higher education institutions. Ahmedin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology from the Dalian University of Technology, where he focused on designing and implementing data management algorithms for wireless networking environments. Ahmedin is currently serving as… read more »

Endris Mohammed is a lawyer. He has worked as a legal trainer and researcher in the Amhara Regional State Justice Professionals’ Training and Research Institute. Endris provides capacity-building education on anti-corruption legal regimes to professionals of the justice system of the Amhara Regional State. In the future, he plans to work to bring tangible positive… read more »

Alemseged Woretaw has almost 12 years’ experience as an educator for the health professions, contributing greatly towards competent health workforce development. Currently, he is a technical advisor for the National Board of Examinations at the Ministry of Health,Ethiopia which aims to protect the public from incompetent entry-level health professionals. He also works closely with universities… read more »

Molalign Belay has approximately eight years of experience working for an academic institution in Ethiopia. Born and raised in rural village of Ethiopia, he used to be engaged in farming activities and local tour guiding. Currently, Molalign is a lecturer of Sociology. As director of the Alumni Relation and Partnership Office of University of Gondar,… read more »

Kalkidan Alachew is a physician who has worked at ALERT hospital for six years. She is focused on treating HIV-positive individuals with either opportunistic infections or chronic illnesses. In order to address their needs better, she has specialized in internal medicine. She hopes to establish a comprehensive chronic illness follow-up clinic with a wing focused… read more »

Fozya Tesfa has over nine years of experience working in the education sector. She is founder and current Dean of the School of Education at the University of Gondar, responsible for recruiting instructors, working with instructors on curriculum planning and delivery, training and advising students, and organizing and delivering pedagogical trainings. Fozya holds a Master… read more »

Belen Mohammedseid Adem has over four years of experience in research and consultancy. Currently, Belen is an analyst for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Ethiopia, where she works in collaboration with government counterparts to support the placement of systems, structures, and skills to deliver on national priorities effectively. She also facilitates an… read more »

Helen Abelle Melesse has over five years’ experience in various fields of the legal sector. Currently, she is a researcher and trainer in the Southern Nations Nationalities and People Regional State Justice Organs Professionals Training and Legal Research Centre, where she focuses on conducting research and training on current legal, social, and human rights issues…. read more »

Melaku Asmamaw is a consultant and training coordinator at Dunamis Social Entrepreneurs for Women and Youth Empowerment. Melaku has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communications, and a master’s degree in Leadership and Governance. Melaku has over ten years of experience working with local and international NGOs on women and children development projects. Lately, Melaku… read more »

Betel Mekbib Abayneh has more than nine years of experience in market and social research, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) areas. Currently, Betel is a MEAL professional working at Catholic Relief Services – Ethiopia, which works in food security, livelihood, health, agriculture and emergency programs in Ethiopia. Betel holds two master’s degrees, one… read more »

Gebeyehu Begashaw Abate has been working as a lecturer at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, for seven years. His work focuses on teaching graduate and undergraduate students, conducting research projects, and rendering community services. He also currently serves as research officer at the College of Social Sciences, where he oversees research projects undertaken by the… read more »

Tigist Mulugeta Abate has over 5 years of experience in the legal profession. Currently, Tigist is an Assistant Judge at a regional Supreme Court Cassation Bench, where she reviews incoming court cases, provides preliminary legal advice to clients, and serves as a public defender in Ethiopia. Tigist Mulugeta Abate holds a bachelor’s degree in Law,… read more »

Aklile Solomon Abate has been working as a women’s rights activist for more than five years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Law from Addis Ababa University. Aklile is a co-founder of a youth-led initiative called The Yellow Movement AAU, which works on women’s rights advocacy and women’s empowerment in Ethiopia.Aklile Solomon Abate is responsible… read more »

Melat Habtemariam Abate has over two years of experience building affordable piped water systems in rural communities by combining mobile technology with innovative business solutions. Currently, Melat is the VP of Flowius for Triple Bottom Line Enterprises, where she focuses on recruiting, training and managing franchisees of the business. Melat holds a bachelor’s degree in… read more »