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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…
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…
Behind the untold LCC is a story of intention, transformation, and relentless teamwork. As someone who recently joined the Safe Light Initiative, I’ve found myself at the heart of a movement that blends purpose with precision. With each step of…
The LCC 5th Anniversary marks more than a milestone it celebrates a youth diplomacy movement that reshaped leadership in Ethiopia. Leadership Conference and Competition (LCC) first launched in 2021, it was more than just a bold experiment in civic education,…
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…
When we talk about youth development, we often rush to the obvious: funding, job placement, technical skills. But beneath those pillars lies something even more transformative soft skills. Confidence. Communication. Teamwork. Emotional intelligence. These are the qualities that often determine whether…
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…