This Week at Reach for Change 🌍
We took part in the Nordic Business Mingle hosted by the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Ethiopia, where conversations focused on Business Opportunities in and lessons learned from the Nordics Green Transition that can be applied to Ethiopia. 🌱
Nordic Ambassadors shared lessons on how these experiences and solutions can help drive sustainable development in Ethiopia. Our Country Manager, Mekdim Gullilat Aberra, joined a panel of thought leaders to explore how social entrepreneurs are driving circular economy solutions across Ethiopia — from green products to sustainable services.
As Ethiopia advances its green development agenda, we believe scaling local innovation and enabling skills transfer through global partnerships will be key to unlocking inclusive, climate-smart growth.
Thank you to our Nordic partners and fellow panelists for a meaningful dialogue on how we can build a greener, more resilient future — together.
We took part in the Nordic Business Mingle hosted by the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Ethiopia, where conversations focused on Business Opportunities in and lessons learned from the Nordics Green Transition that can be applied to Ethiopia. 🌱
Nordic Ambassadors shared lessons on how these experiences and solutions can help drive sustainable development in Ethiopia. Our Country Manager, Mekdim Gullilat Aberra, joined a panel of thought leaders to explore how social entrepreneurs are driving circular economy solutions across Ethiopia — from green products to sustainable services.
As Ethiopia advances its green development agenda, we believe scaling local innovation and enabling skills transfer through global partnerships will be key to unlocking inclusive, climate-smart growth.
Thank you to our Nordic partners and fellow panelists for a meaningful dialogue on how we can build a greener, more resilient future — together.
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Did you know?
The Ethiopian EdTech ecosystem is growing — but significant barriers remain.
📊 According to our 2024 ecosystem assessment:
Only 26% of EdTech startups are women-owned, leaving the sector largely male-dominated
75% of startups are based in Addis Ababa, limiting regional inclusion
90% struggle with access to finance
Most begin with less than ETB 500,000 in capital — a major hurdle to scaling and reaching underserved communities
At Reach for Change, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we’re on a mission to scale inclusive EdTech solutions that break these barriers and create impact where it’s needed most.
🎥 Watch this 2-minute explainer on the current state of Ethiopian EdTech and why inclusive solutions matter more than ever.
📚 Learn more about the financing gap in Ethiopian EdTech startups here: https://shega.co/news/the-financing-gap-in-ethiopian-edtech-startups
#EthiopianEdTechWeek #DemoDay2025 #ReachforChange #MastercardFoundation #EdTechAfrica #InclusiveInnovation
The Ethiopian EdTech ecosystem is growing — but significant barriers remain.
📊 According to our 2024 ecosystem assessment:
Only 26% of EdTech startups are women-owned, leaving the sector largely male-dominated
75% of startups are based in Addis Ababa, limiting regional inclusion
90% struggle with access to finance
Most begin with less than ETB 500,000 in capital — a major hurdle to scaling and reaching underserved communities
At Reach for Change, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we’re on a mission to scale inclusive EdTech solutions that break these barriers and create impact where it’s needed most.
🎥 Watch this 2-minute explainer on the current state of Ethiopian EdTech and why inclusive solutions matter more than ever.
📚 Learn more about the financing gap in Ethiopian EdTech startups here: https://shega.co/news/the-financing-gap-in-ethiopian-edtech-startups
#EthiopianEdTechWeek #DemoDay2025 #ReachforChange #MastercardFoundation #EdTechAfrica #InclusiveInnovation
New look - same values.
Today, we are unveiling our new visual identity - a refreshed visual expression of who we are, what we stand for, and where we’re headed.
But this is more than just a facelift ✨ Our updated logo, colors, and design elements reflect our commitment to lasting social impact while staying bold, hopeful, and forward-moving.
Each detail captures the energy and dedication we bring to unleashing the power of social entrepreneurs every day.
Here’s to new beginnings, strong partnerships, and a brighter future 💫
#ReachforChange #SocialImpact #PartneringforChange #missiondriven
Today, we are unveiling our new visual identity - a refreshed visual expression of who we are, what we stand for, and where we’re headed.
But this is more than just a facelift ✨ Our updated logo, colors, and design elements reflect our commitment to lasting social impact while staying bold, hopeful, and forward-moving.
Each detail captures the energy and dedication we bring to unleashing the power of social entrepreneurs every day.
Here’s to new beginnings, strong partnerships, and a brighter future 💫
#ReachforChange #SocialImpact #PartneringforChange #missiondriven
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Our team and Change Leaders are at the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (AACOSE), currently taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.
Mekdim Gullilat and Elsabeth Tsegaye—are joined by two of our inspiring Change Leaders, Alemayehu Mulat of Maleda Crafts and Zinash Hageru of LAZinu. They’re spotlighting Ethiopia’s dynamic social enterprise landscape, exchanging innovative strategies, and forging meaningful collaborations with fellow change makers from across Africa.
AACOSE is a powerful platform to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and accelerate the impact of social entrepreneurship in Africa. We’re excited to be part of these vital conversations that shape the future of inclusive development.
#ReachforChangeEthiopia #AACOSE #SocialEntrepreneurship #AfricaChangemakers #MaledaCrafts #LAZinu #EthiopiaInnovates #ChangemakersInAfrica
Mekdim Gullilat and Elsabeth Tsegaye—are joined by two of our inspiring Change Leaders, Alemayehu Mulat of Maleda Crafts and Zinash Hageru of LAZinu. They’re spotlighting Ethiopia’s dynamic social enterprise landscape, exchanging innovative strategies, and forging meaningful collaborations with fellow change makers from across Africa.
AACOSE is a powerful platform to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and accelerate the impact of social entrepreneurship in Africa. We’re excited to be part of these vital conversations that shape the future of inclusive development.
#ReachforChangeEthiopia #AACOSE #SocialEntrepreneurship #AfricaChangemakers #MaledaCrafts #LAZinu #EthiopiaInnovates #ChangemakersInAfrica
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🌱 Exciting News!!! 🌍
Are you an idea-stage green entrepreneur seeking tailored tools and capacity development opportunities to grow and sustain your green enterprise?
💡 Do you need funding to expand your enterprise and effectively address waste management and other environmental sustainability challenges in Addis Ababa?
🚀 Here's your chance to build your green enterprise! Applications are now OPEN for the Green Innovation Lab Program in partnership with IKEA Foundation!
🌟 We invite YOU to be a part of our journey towards Ethiopia’s Green Future!
📅 Application Deadline is 15th of June 2025, so be sure to submit your application in the upcoming weeks and before the deadline. 🌿
Apply Here: https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/gil/
#GreenEntrepreneurship #CircularEconomy #GoGreenEthiopia
Are you an idea-stage green entrepreneur seeking tailored tools and capacity development opportunities to grow and sustain your green enterprise?
💡 Do you need funding to expand your enterprise and effectively address waste management and other environmental sustainability challenges in Addis Ababa?
🚀 Here's your chance to build your green enterprise! Applications are now OPEN for the Green Innovation Lab Program in partnership with IKEA Foundation!
🌟 We invite YOU to be a part of our journey towards Ethiopia’s Green Future!
📅 Application Deadline is 15th of June 2025, so be sure to submit your application in the upcoming weeks and before the deadline. 🌿
Apply Here: https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/gil/
#GreenEntrepreneurship #CircularEconomy #GoGreenEthiopia
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Apply to this opportunity on the link below 👇🏾
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hvcqdYTu08zKd_40MtOlGmWUufv7wAuz4eAyhnAA4KE/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hvcqdYTu08zKd_40MtOlGmWUufv7wAuz4eAyhnAA4KE/edit
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📢 Introducing the first-ever Ethiopian EdTech Week!
June 11–12, 2025 | Addis Ababa
We are proud to launch a landmark event in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia — bringing together innovators, policymakers, educators, investors, and changemakers to shape the future of education in Ethiopia.
This high-level event will focus on scaling inclusive EdTech solutions that align with the Government of Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy — building a more equitable, accessible, and tech-enabled learning environment for all.
🔗 Register now to secure your spot — space is limited!
Confirmed participants will receive an official confirmation ahead of the event.
👉 [https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/edtech-week2025/
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June 11–12, 2025 | Addis Ababa
We are proud to launch a landmark event in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia — bringing together innovators, policymakers, educators, investors, and changemakers to shape the future of education in Ethiopia.
This high-level event will focus on scaling inclusive EdTech solutions that align with the Government of Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy — building a more equitable, accessible, and tech-enabled learning environment for all.
🔗 Register now to secure your spot — space is limited!
Confirmed participants will receive an official confirmation ahead of the event.
👉 [https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/edtech-week2025/
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Tune in to Sheger 102.1 FM’s Leza College Times with Berhanu Degefa, where our Senior Program Manager, Elsabeth Tsegaye, will be sharing insights about the Green Innovation Lab — a program supporting early-stage waste and circular economy enterprises in Addis Ababa. Don’t miss it!
💡 Applications for the Green Innovation Lab are now open. If you have an early-stage idea in the circular economy space, we encourage you to apply here: https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/gil/
💡 Applications for the Green Innovation Lab are now open. If you have an early-stage idea in the circular economy space, we encourage you to apply here: https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/gil/
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🌍 Got a green business idea? Let’s grow it together.
Are you passionate about solving waste and circular economy challenges in Ethiopia?
Join us for an in-person Info Session on June 3, 2025! 3:30 PM (9:00 PM Local time) to learn how the Green Innovation Lab, implemented by Reach for Change with support from the IKEA Foundation, can support your early-stage green business idea.
💡 This session is for aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs looking to turn bold environmental ideas into impactful ventures.
📍 Location will be shared upon confirmation.
✅ Register now to secure your spot:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MAPNbfXm0p
#GreenInnovationLab #GreenEntrepreneurship #CircularEconomy #WasteToValue #IdeaStage #SustainableInnovation #ReachForChange #IKEAFoundation
Are you passionate about solving waste and circular economy challenges in Ethiopia?
Join us for an in-person Info Session on June 3, 2025! 3:30 PM (9:00 PM Local time) to learn how the Green Innovation Lab, implemented by Reach for Change with support from the IKEA Foundation, can support your early-stage green business idea.
💡 This session is for aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs looking to turn bold environmental ideas into impactful ventures.
📍 Location will be shared upon confirmation.
✅ Register now to secure your spot:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MAPNbfXm0p
#GreenInnovationLab #GreenEntrepreneurship #CircularEconomy #WasteToValue #IdeaStage #SustainableInnovation #ReachForChange #IKEAFoundation
ባለፈው ሳምንት ኤልሳቤጥ ፀጋዬ በ 102.1 ሸገር ሬዲዩ ለዛ ኮሌጅ ታይምስ ከብርሃኑ ድጋፌ ጋር ስለ አረንጓዴ ንግድ ስራ ፈጠራ ሃሳብ ማበልፀጊያ (ኢኖቬሽን ላብ)
ፕሮግራም የነበራት ቆይታ ካመለጠዎት፣ ዛሬ ማታ ከምሽቱ 2 ሰዓት ከፕሮግራሙ ተሳታፊዎች ስለነበራቸው ልምድ ይስሙ!
ነገ በአያ ሆቴል ለሚኖረን የመረጃ መስጫ ፕሮግራም እዚህ https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MAPNbfXm0p ይመዝገቡ፣ ፕሮግራሙ ከቀኑ 9:30-11:30 ድረስ ይካሄዳል፣ እንዳያመልጠዎ!
🌱 Missed last week’s Leza College Times show with Elsabeth Tsegaye? Don’t worry—you can still catch the powerful conversation highlighting the journey of our Green Innovation Lab participants and their bold steps toward building a greener Ethiopia.
🗓️ Airs today on Leza College Times 102.1 Sheger Radio at 8:00 PM (2:00 local time)
📻 Stay tuned and be inspired by the changemakers of tomorrow.
Register to our in person info session that will be held tomorrow here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MAPNbfXm0p
Join us at Aya Hotel tomorrow, starting 3:30 PM -5፡30 PM
#GreenInnovationLab #ReachForChange #Sustainability #YouthInnovation #CircularEconomy #LezaShow #GIL2024
ፕሮግራም የነበራት ቆይታ ካመለጠዎት፣ ዛሬ ማታ ከምሽቱ 2 ሰዓት ከፕሮግራሙ ተሳታፊዎች ስለነበራቸው ልምድ ይስሙ!
ነገ በአያ ሆቴል ለሚኖረን የመረጃ መስጫ ፕሮግራም እዚህ https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MAPNbfXm0p ይመዝገቡ፣ ፕሮግራሙ ከቀኑ 9:30-11:30 ድረስ ይካሄዳል፣ እንዳያመልጠዎ!
🌱 Missed last week’s Leza College Times show with Elsabeth Tsegaye? Don’t worry—you can still catch the powerful conversation highlighting the journey of our Green Innovation Lab participants and their bold steps toward building a greener Ethiopia.
🗓️ Airs today on Leza College Times 102.1 Sheger Radio at 8:00 PM (2:00 local time)
📻 Stay tuned and be inspired by the changemakers of tomorrow.
Register to our in person info session that will be held tomorrow here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MAPNbfXm0p
Join us at Aya Hotel tomorrow, starting 3:30 PM -5፡30 PM
#GreenInnovationLab #ReachForChange #Sustainability #YouthInnovation #CircularEconomy #LezaShow #GIL2024
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