For years, Ethiopiaโs civil society was held in a financial stranglehold. If you were a local NGO and more than 10% of your funding came from abroad, you were effectively silencedโbarred from the very work of human rights and democracy that your community needed most. It was a landscape defined by red tape and restricted…
The desire to create social change is a powerful motivator, but transforming that passion into a legally recognized Civil Society Organization (CSO) requires more than just a good heartโit requires a roadmap. In Ethiopia, the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) provides the framework to ensure your impact is sustainable and transparent. If you are…
n Lagos, a young fashion designer named Amara had a problem. Her handcrafted Ankara pieces were stunning, but her Instagram posts barely reached beyond her neighborhood. She spent hours writing captions, guessing at hashtags, and struggling to describe her work in ways that resonated with international buyers. Then she discovered something unexpected. She started using…
What is digital transformation? Itโs not just about buying computers or having a website. Itโs a fundamental shift in how a nation operates, serves its citizens, and competes on the global stage. Itโs about choosing efficiency, transparency, and opportunity. Two decades ago, Estonia was a newly independent country with limited resources. Today, itโs a global…
1๏ธโฃ Leadership and Management for NGOs๐ 7โ10 October 2025 | ๐ Addis Ababa, EthiopiaA practical capacity-building workshop by the Civil Society Academy focused on leadership, management, and team empowerment for NGO professionals.https://rebrand.ly/dulztlt 2๏ธโฃ ICPHC 2025 โ International Conference on Primary Health Care๐ 6โ10 October 2025 | ๐ Skylight Hotel + Adwa Memorial Museum, Addis AbabaA…
Today, as we inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), we honor the spirit of Adwaโa symbol of unity and resilience. The GERD reflects our commitment to energy sovereignty and sustainable development, reminding us that together, we can overcome any challenge. Letโs continue to uplift one another and forge a prosperous future for all of…
