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Brass next to White House Hotel, Addis Ababa
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Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 1pm
Safe Light Initiative places strong emphasis on cultivating leadership capacity among young people. Through leadership forums, Model United Nations simulations, executive trainings, and dialogue platforms, youth are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and ethical grounding required for responsible leadership. These…
Government leaders commend Safe Light Initiative for impact and professionalism The Agency for Civil Society Organizations ( ACSO), led by H.E. Mr. Fasikaw Mola, Deputy Director General, together with his delegation, recently visited the Headquarters and newly established Hub of…
Ethiopia’s young people hold enormous potential. Yet many barriers still prevent them from fully influencing the policies that shape their lives. In response to this challenge, the Youth Futures Policy Research Project led by AFIDEP and the CAP Youth Empowerment…
Ethiopia’s youth represent one of the nation’s greatest assets, yet ensuring their full participation in the economy remains a growing challenge. During a recent national dialogue on Youth Employment and Inclusive Development in Ethiopia, government officials, youth leaders, and development…
Youth Leadership shaping the future happened from July 18–20, Addis Ababa became a hub of energy, ideas, and inspiration as the Leadership Conference and Competition (LCC) celebrated its 5th anniversary. Under the theme “ICT, Digital Economy, Women & Girl Empowerment,”…
What makes someone a great entrepreneur? Is it capital? A flashy pitch deck? A list of buzzwords? Maybe. But suppose you were in the MESRAT Training room with us, organized by UN Women in collaboration with Safe Light Initiative, led…
On July 5th, Safe Light Initiative demonstrated its strong commitment to Ethiopia youth empowerment by serving as a lead speaker at the Youth Dialogue hosted by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa. This landmark event, titled…
The Kulehe Project is helping young people in Ethiopia—both refugees and local youth—build better futures. Led by the Safe Light Initiative, the project focuses on inclusion, business skills, and economic growth. It is possible thanks to support from both local and international partners. About Safe Light Initiatives and the Kulehe Project in…
In Ethiopia, a quiet myth persists that young people must wait to demonstrate their power. They are told to wait: to be older, to gain experience, or for the right time. However, The Kulehe Project proves that we’re not waiting. We…
The KULEHE Project launching event clearly highlighted the role of public-private partnerships in advancing financial inclusion. At a recent event focused on youth empowerment and financial inclusion, Mr. Gadisa Shawol , Mekanisa Branch Manager of Cooperative Bank of Oromia (COOP),…