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The final UNECA LCC Committee Sessions had over 120 future diplomats, displayed a collaboration and diplomatic ambition at UNECA, General Assembly. Divided across three dynamic committees – UN-Habitat, ICC, and UN Women, these emerging leaders brought diverse perspectives and spirited…
Every year, Ethiopia’s capital becomes the stage for a transformative gathering of young leaders, the Leadership Conference and Competition (LCC), a flagship program of the Safe Light Initiative.http://safelighet,com In 2025, the conference marked its fifth anniversary in grand style, cementing…
Despite many challenges we face today, Ethiopia is moving forward in powerful ways. We are advancing across multiple sectors and slowly stepping onto the global stage. One clear sign of this progress is the growing popularity of debate-driven platforms, especially…
Most people will tell you that the Safe Light Initiative is a non-profit organization established in 2018 by Ambassador Sileshi Sals Umer, known for advocating youth leadership and women’s empowerment. They’re not wrong, but that’s not the whole story. Because…
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…
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…
On Thursday may 22, 2025, A number of bright leaders and creators, including Amb Sileshi Sals Umer gathered at YOU-LEDD with a mission to develop youth led climate action advocacy in climate change. What unfolded wasn’t just a conference, it…
🌟 Why Climate Action Matters Now Climate change is not a distant threat—indeed, for Ethiopia, climate action is already shaping lives across the nation. From shifting rain patterns to food shortages, its impacts are real and urgent. Consequently, SDG 13:…