The Social Entrepreneurs Spotlight Fireside Chat and Impact Startup Showcase, brought together innovators addressing real societal challenges. The event opened with experienced entrepreneurs sharing honest insights on resilience, patience, and courage in building community-centered solutions.

Yonatan Abera, Program and Impact Lead and Officer in Charge at Reach for Change Ethiopia, emphasized that lasting impact depends on strong systems and solutions rooted in community insight.

Dr. Hassen Hussien, CEO of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute, highlighted collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Skills and encouraged social enterprises to prioritize gender inclusion, equitable access to resources, and environmental responsibility.

The fireside conversation featured supported entrepreneurs sharing lessons, followed by 3 minute pitches, Q&A, and networking.

Together with EDI, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and Social Enterprise Ethiopia.

The Social Entrepreneurs Spotlight Fireside Chat and Impact Startup Showcase, brought together innovators addressing real societal challenges. The event opened with experienced entrepreneurs sharing honest insights on resilience, patience, and courage in building community-centered solutions.

Yonatan Abera, Program and Impact Lead and Officer in Charge at Reach for Change Ethiopia, emphasized that lasting impact depends on strong systems and solutions rooted in community insight.

Dr. Hassen Hussien, CEO of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute, highlighted collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Skills and encouraged social enterprises to prioritize gender inclusion, equitable access to resources, and environmental responsibility.

The fireside conversation featured supported entrepreneurs sharing lessons, followed by 3 minute pitches, Q&A, and networking.

Together with EDI, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and Social Enterprise Ethiopia.

Reach for Change Ethiopia was recognized tonight at the closing ceremony of Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Sheraton Addis. Our Country Manager, Mekdim Gullilat Aberra, received a certificate of appreciation from Her Excellency Woizero Muferiat Kamil, Minister of Labour and Skills, for our contribution to strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Ethiopia. This moment also reflected the growing recognition of social entrepreneurship as a strategic driver of inclusive development in the country.

From recognition to collaboration, conversations to commitments, these moments remind us that entrepreneurship is not only celebrated but strengthened.

Thank you to all partners and changemakers who continue shaping an ecosystem that serves society, not just the market.
More collaboration ahead.

Stay tuned.