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20/08/2026

| YOUTH IN THE ROOM BEFORE COP32 DECISIONS ARE MADE |
With COP32 set to take place in Africa under Ethiopia’s presidency, the continent has a significant opportunity to shape the global climate agenda. But meaningful climate action requires that those who will live with its consequences, particularly young people, are not simply informed after decisions are made but are part of shaping the conversations and actions that follow.

On 18–19 August 2026, interfaith youth representatives from seven African countries came together in Addis Ababa for a two-day Youth Consultation and Engagement, held as part of the pre-launch activities for a global interfaith climate campaign towards COP32.

As convenor of the ACT Ethiopia Forum, HEKS/EPER supported the consultation alongside ACT Alliance Climate Justice Programme, Norwegian Church Aid Advocacy Programme Africa, and members of the ACT Ethiopia Forum.

The consultation created a space for young people to explore COP32’s relevance and opportunities for engagement, share their perspectives and expectations, and engage in dialogue on what Ethiopia’s COP32 Presidency could mean for Africa.

At the centre of the discussions was a fundamental question: What do Africa’s young people want to see come out of a COP hosted on their own continent, and how can they help shape it?

Young participants expressed a strong desire to engage directly with decision- and policymakers, ensuring that their perspectives inform the conversations and decisions shaping Africa’s climate future. At the same time, they saw themselves as messengers and ambassadors, bringing the campaign’s content and priorities into their communities and wider networks in ways that are relevant, accessible and relatable to young people.

As preparations towards COP32 continue, the voices, experiences and leadership of young people will be essential to moving from commitments to action and ensuring that climate action is equitable, locally led and responsive to the realities of communities across Africa.

The action can’t wait. And neither can youth leadership.

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19/08/2026

| WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ACT FOR HUMANITY? A FARMER’S PATH FROM CRISIS TO RECOVERY |

Humanitarian action is often associated with the immediate response to crisis: providing food, protecting lives, and meeting urgent needs.

But acting for humanity also means supporting people on their journey to recovery, helping them restore their livelihoods, rebuild productive assets, and regain a sense of dignity and self-reliance. In East Wollega, for many farming households, recovering from local crises means more than meeting today's needs. It means restoring productive assets, returning to the land, and rebuilding the means to support their families.

In Mede Jalela Kebele, Guto Gida Woreda, Taddele Getachew was able to return to irrigation farming with support provided through an integrated emergency agriculture and livelihood response.

“A person cannot depend on assistance forever. This support gave us a starting point, a way to rebuild our skills, work again, and move forward.”

Taddele’s story reflects the impact of a broader humanitarian response implemented by HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid), with funding from the (EHF) and in partnership with (FIDO) in Diga and Guto Gida woredas of East Wollega Zone.

Recognizing that recovery requires more than short-term assistance, the project supported crisis-affected households to strengthen food security and restore productive capacity through agriculture and livestock interventions. A total of 710 households received agricultural inputs and training. In addition, 9,783 animals were vaccinated; 494 households accessed livestock treatment through vouchers; 649 households received improved laying hens; and a further 30 households received sheep.

These interventions go beyond meeting immediate needs. They help people regain the means to recover, rebuild their livelihoods, and face the future with greater resilience.

On World Humanitarian Day 2026, we celebrate the strength and determination of communities like those in East Wollega. Because humanitarian action is ultimately about people, their dignity, their livelihoods, and their ability to recover.

From responding to crisis to supporting recovery, this is what it means to hashtag for humanity

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12/08/2026

| DIFFERENT CONTEXTS, COMMON ASPIRATIONS: A YOUTH LEADER’S VIEW FROM BORANA |

Young people across the world live in different realities, and the International Youth Day 2026 reminds us of what they share: aspirations for dignity, opportunity, inclusion, and a sustainable future.

In Dire Woreda, Borana Zone, Galmo Kala Mega, a Youth Leader, has emerged as a local advocate for women’s involvement in decision-making processes.
“When women are engaged, sustainability follows.”

During a community-led planning exercise in Dire Woreda, Galmo spoke about the importance of young women’s involvement in managing shared resources.

She shared the example of a community water point that women helped fence, protect, and manage. She observed that, in places where women were not closely involved, similar investments did not receive the same level of care.

Through her involvement in the Bridging Borders Project, implemented by HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid) and supported by the Austrian Development Agency, Galmo became part of a local Youth Platform which brings young people and community members together to discuss local priorities and work on practical solutions.

Galmo’s experience shows that youth participation can mean more than having a voice. It can also mean taking responsibility for decisions and resources that affect everyday life.

Through the Bridging Border project, we support locally led processes that give communities and young people like Galmo a greater role in identifying priorities and taking joint action.

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11/08/2026

📢 We're Hiring | HEKS/EPER Ethiopia

Programme Manager ( Re-Advertised)

The Programme Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for HEKS/EPER's programme portfolio in Ethiopia, ensuring the effective design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding interventions. The role oversees programme quality, donor engagement, partnership development, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and donor requirements.
📍 Addis Ababa
🔗 Apply: https://ethiojobs.net/job/7uxCjU0CIy-programme-manager-re-advertised
⏳ Application deadline: August 19, 2026 until 12:00 pm

This position is open to Ethiopian nationals only.

If you bring the expertise and commitment to strengthen our work in Ethiopia, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission.

Please also share these opportunities with your networks.

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07/08/2026

|Growing a Better Future in Amhara Region|

For years, farmers in Nesro Village, Argobba Woreda, depended almost entirely on seasonal rainfall, with recurring droughts threatening harvests and limiting opportunities to improve their livelihoods. Mohammed Nuru was one of them.

That changed through the Food Security and Resilience Building Project, implemented by ACT Alliance members led by Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER), funded by Bread for the World, and locally implemented by Cordaid Ethiopia.

A new small-scale irrigation system now channels water from the Ades River through a piped network, enabling members of the Ades Irrigation Users Association to cultivate onions, hot peppers, maize, haricot beans, and mung beans, even during the dry season, when farming was once impossible.

With reliable access to irrigation and an additional 0.75 hectares of farmland, Mohammed transformed his livelihood. In 2024, he earned ETB 167,300 (approximately USD 1,200) from farming. By 2025, his income had increased to ETB 585,000 (approximately USD 4,300). In 2026, onion production alone generated ETB 812,500 (approximately USD 6,000).

"Before, I was only thinking about how to survive from one season to the next. Now, I have hope. I can invest in my farm, support my family, and build a better future.".

Today, increased incomes are helping families invest in livestock, build permanent homes, and create more secure futures. Mohammed's story is one example of how reliable irrigation is transforming lives across Nesro Village, turning resilience into lasting opportunity.

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31/07/2026

|Strengthening School WASH Services in Gamo and Konso Zones, Ethiopia|

More than 18,116 students (8,998 boys and 9,118 girls) in Gamo and Konso Zones now have access to safer, more inclusive, and dignified sanitation facilities following the completion of new Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrines under the Community, School and Healthcare WASH Improvement Project.

The newly constructed facilities were officially handed over to the respective Woreda and Zonal stakeholders in Arba Minch Zuria Woreda (Gamo Zone), and Karat Zuria and Kena Woredas (Konso Zone). These improved sanitation services will contribute to healthier learning environments while supporting menstrual hygiene management and inclusive access for children, including girls and learners with disabilities.

The project covers 15 schools, 7 schools in Gamo Zone, and 8 schools in Konso Zone, strengthening equitable access to school WASH services through collaboration with government and community partners.

Implemented by HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid), the project is funded by the (SDC) under the (SWSC), with co-funding from HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid).

Through sustainable partnerships, HEKS/EPER continues to support communities across Ethiopia by expanding access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services that contribute to healthier and more inclusive communities.

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20/07/2026

The global Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises agenda speaks of innovation ecosystems, industrial corridors, and enabling environments.

But it rarely starts here: A young man in a pastoral district of southern Ethiopia, trained as a hairdresser, identified a market gap and now runs his own salon serving communities and employing others. That gap between global frameworks and ground-level reality is exactly where HEKS/EPER and its partner work.

In our projects, we focus on what inclusive economic development requires at the last mile: relevant skills, local market alignment, and sustained institutional support.

With support from our local partner Gayo Pastoral Development Initiative (GPDI) and in partnership with vocational training institutes, young people in pastoral communities have accessed skills development programmes in construction, driving, ICT, hairdressing, and other businesses. These opportunities reflect local economic realities rather than externally assigned pathways, based on local choices and supported by accessible training.

They didn’t wait for job markets.
They built them.

This is our approach. And we are building it where it is needed most.

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14/07/2026

|A Second Chance to Learn|

When Feni returned to school, she was given more than a school bag and exercise books: she was given a second chance to learn.

Through our Education in Emergencies (EiE) project in Amuru Woreda, implemented by our partner Gurmuu Development Association with the support of HEKS/EPER and the , Feni enrolled in an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP). The programme helps children who have missed years of schooling because of difficult circumstances catch up and transition back into formal education.

Today, Feni is in ALP Grade 3 at Amuru Primary School. She is learning in a safe and supportive environment and is working towards her dream of becoming a nurse so she can care for people in her community.

Beyond the classroom, the programme has helped Feni rebuild her confidence and enjoy learning again. Through storytelling, discussions, games, songs, peer learning, and other child-friendly activities, she has found a place where she feels supported.

"I like coming to school because we learn together, play together, and support each other." — Feni

Feni's story reminds us that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.

Through this project, 303 out-of-school children have re-enrolled in education and are progressing through the programme, while a total of 2,510 people have benefited from the project.

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13/07/2026

| HEKS/EPER and Bread for the World Partners share experiences and develop capacities in Resource Mobilization Financial Sustainability |

Sustainable impact requires sustainable organizations. From 6–9 July 2026, HEKS/EPER joined fellow civil society organizations from the Horn of Africa Region in Addis Ababa for a three-and-a-half-day training and experience sharing event on Resource Mobilization and Financial Sustainability, organized by Brot für die Welt (Bread for the World) in partnership with the .

The event focused on strengthening institutional resilience through effective and coordinated resource mobilization. Together, we explored five key pillars of successful resource mobilization: Relevance, Credibility, Relationships, Visibility, and Call to Action while exchanging experiences, sharing good practices, and identifying practical approaches to strengthen our resource mobilization efforts and partnership models.

We look forward to applying these lessons, advancing our resource mobilization efforts, and deepening our shared commitment to sustainable development for the benefit of the communities we serve.

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06/07/2026

| Youth Leading the Way for Menstrual Health and Dignity |

The , in collaboration with the Addis Child-Led Initiative Coalition, organized a powerful girl-led advocacy campaign on Menstrual Health Management under the (SWSC) project.

The initiative is implemented in partnership with HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid) Ethiopia, , , and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, and is funded by the Swiss Development & Cooperation (SDC), with co-funding from HEKS/EPER and other Swiss NGO partners.

Bringing together child-led initiatives from all 11 sub-cities of Addis Ababa, the campaign provided a platform for youth (girls and boys) to lead as moderators, panel facilitators, advocates, demonstrating the power of meaningful child participation.

Girls and boys engaged directly with representatives from the Ministries of Health, Women and Social Affairs, Education, and Finance, advocating for improved access to menstrual hygiene products, including stronger school support systems, better menstrual health services, and greater government accountability. Their voices highlighted the need for inclusive, safe, and dignified menstrual health services, elevating menstrual health from a personal issue to a national development and policy priority.

Through policy dialogue, artistic expression, and youth leadership, the campaign challenged stigma, myths, and harmful misconceptions surrounding menstruation while promoting menstrual health as a matter of dignity, rights, and equal opportunity for all girls.

When youth leads, change happens. Together, we continue to champion a future where every girl can manage her menstruation with confidence, dignity, and equal opportunity.

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