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✨ SAFE LIGHT SPOTLIGHT | Dawit Hailu
Imagine spending a lifetime building your business, earning money, and creating opportunities—only to lose the trust and reputation behind it all. Would the money still be worth it?
For those struggling to meet basic needs, money means survival, security, and opportunity. Its value cannot be ignored. But how we earn it matters, too.
Dawit Hailu shares a powerful perspective:
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“I would rather lose money than lose my reputation and the legacy I have built over a lifetime.”
As the co-founder of Akkoo Coffee and Managing Director of Wudassie Diagnostic Center, Dawit reminds us that financial success and integrity can go hand in hand. Money creates opportunities, but trust and character give success lasting value.
The goal is not to choose between money and reputation, but to build success without sacrificing who we are.
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Building Strategic Partnerships for Leadership Development!
Safe Light Initiative and Joshabel Business Solutions have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop, market, commercialize, and deliver leadership and corporate development programs.
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Through this collaboration, both organizations aim to expand access to public masterclasses, corporate leadership academies, customized executive training, coaching, mentoring, workshops, and sector-specific programs.
This partnership marks a shared commitment to strengthening leadership capacity, empowering professionals, and creating impactful development opportunities.
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A Step Towards Turning Solutions into Action!
Safe Light Initiative and Tafach Hiwot (Sweet Life) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration built around a shared commitment to youth empowerment and community transformation.
At the center of this partnership is “I Am the Solution” (እኔ ነኝ መፍትሔው), a flagship initiative that seeks to encourage young people to take an active role in addressing challenges within their communities.
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“Africa is rising. But it won’t rise on the backs of institutions alone. It will rise on the collective strength of its people.”
His message highlights the importance of people, collaboration, and shared responsibility in shaping Africa’s future.
At Safe Light Initiatives, we celebrate voices that inspire service, leadership, and meaningful change.
By bringing together Safe Light Initiative's experience in leadership and mindset transformation and Tafach Hiwot's strengths in media production and community engagement, the partnership aims to move beyond awareness and inspire meaningful action.
From developing solution-oriented young leaders to engaging communities in humanitarian and environmental initiatives, this collaboration is about putting shared intentions into practice.
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WEDNESDAY LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS HIGHLIGHT
Our Executive Leadership Masterclass explored the psychology of leadership and its role in understanding human behavior.
The session was led by Mr. Nahusenai Tsedalu (PhD), Author, Psychologist, and Trainer, and Founder and General Manager of Warka Link Trading and Nova Training Center.
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Participants explored human behavior, thinking patterns, and the psychological principles that help leaders build meaningful connections, communicate their vision effectively, and inspire others.
Great leadership begins with understanding people. By understanding what drives human behavior, leaders can motivate teams, strengthen relationships, and drive organizational success.
🚀 Ready to strengthen your strategic thinking and leadership skills? Join Executive Leadership Masterclass Cohort 14!
📲 Call: 0923627762
🔗 Register here: Click here to register
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Amb. Sileshi 'Sals' Umer Mohammed
CEO and Founder
Ambassador Sileshi ‘Sals’ Umer Mohammed, is an a seasoned youth leader with vast skills of leadership development, public diplomacy, project, social enterprise and business consulting. He is a public
diplomat, social entrepreneur, ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF youth network chairperson, Ethiopian Youth Federation youth leadership and public diplomacy ambassador,world peace ambassador,
Ethiopian Youth Council Member, BRICS Alliance Youth Council Ethiopian delegate, African Union-CAFOR Board member and founder & CEO of Safe Light Initiative a a youth led civil society organization and social enterprise which has transformed over 100,000 youths in Ethiopia.
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His passion for leadership, diplomacy and entrepreneurship, ambassador Sileshi has represented his country on the United Nations Headquarters, New York to amplify the youth voice and advocate for global goals—SDGs. He was also the key diplomat in the BRICS 2024 Kazan, Russia youth council meeting to lobby various project for Ethiopian youth. He was also participated in the diplomatic simulation in Model United Nation held in Turkey and UAE which he achieved to win the competition as a best delegate of the competition from more than 80 nations, His new innovative leadership solution called the “3H” methodology gives him tremendous publicity by the media, civil society organisations and international and governmental institutions. His work has been also recognized internationally through the UN agencies, AU and international organisations. Mr. Mohammed has also selected to be one of the best 7 teams in Ignite Africa Entrepreneurship competition from the continent in 2018.
He has been also recognised from Mothers and Children Multi-sectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) for his successful project on young refugees by equipping them in skill training and creating a job opportunities for the youths. He is a passionate about Youth Development and believes that youth empowerment is the catalyst for global change.
Message from the Founder
Dear Friends, Supporters, Community and Changemakers,
Welcome to Safe Light Initiatives a mission dedicated to empowering youth, transforming lives, and building a better future by contributing for the global goals. .
When I founded Safe Light in 2018, I envisioned an organization that would equip young people with the right attitude, character, and skills to drive meaningful change. I firmly believe that youth are a catalyst for sustainable development goals. Through our 3H methodology focusing on mindset, character set, and skillset we aim to inspire a generation that is resilient, purpose driven, and ready to create solutions for a better world.
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At Safe Light Initiatives, we work tirelessly to provide young people with immense opportunities for leadership, civic engagement, social entrepreneurship, employability, global and continental agendas. From community driven projects to global goals, our mission is to empower and uplift every young person who dares to dream and take action.
I invite you to join us on this journey whether as a partner, volunteer, or supporter. Together, we can shape a future where young minds shine brighter, communities thrive, and leadership is defined by service and impact.
with gratitude and determination
Sileshi
Our Intiatives
High-level leadership and Model United Nations platforms connecting youth with leaders to discuss pressing global issues.
100 hours intensive leadership and entrepreneurship academy as pre-incubation program.
Preparing ,educating and equipping the next emerging leaders and diplomats
Alew trained talents sourcing system after providing on job learning internship program
On-Job Training (OJT) provides young professionals with hands-on experience in real work environments, bridging the gap between education and employment.
Coalition of school actors to enhance quality education
Dialogue Discourse and debate platform to build logical and critical generation.
Dialogue Discourse and debate platform to build logical and critical generation.
Our Focus
Leadership & Diplomacy Development
Leadership & Diplomacy Development
Leadership inspires people toward a shared goal, while diplomacy builds cooperation through understanding and dialogue.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Turning ideas into value through creativity, risk-taking, and innovation.
Employability and Career Development
Employability and Career Development
Building skills and adaptability for meaningful, sustainable careers.
Peace Building
Peace Building
Promoting harmony by addressing conflict through dialogue, justice, and cooperation.
Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy
Using digital tools critically, safely, and effectively to learn, work, and connect.
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Join us in empowering youth! Register now for our programs and gain valuable skills through volunteerism, boot camps, and campaigns. Make a difference and broaden your horizons today!