Hiwot Ethiopia

08/04/2026

Ethiopia: Internal and External Vacancy Announcement for the Child Right Governance Project. Visit April 5, 2026, The Reporter news paper and The Reporter website.

28/03/2026

General Assembly Meeting
Hiwot Ethiopia conducted its 2026 Annual General Assembly meeting at AZMEN Hotel in Addis Ababa in 26 March 2026. The meeting brought together General Assembly members, Board members, and staff of the organization, all of whom actively participated in the discussions and deliberations.
Mrs. Aynalem Melesse, President of the General Assembly, officially opened the meeting by warmly welcoming all participants and highlighting the importance of collective engagement in advancing the organization’s mission.
Following the opening remarks, Mrs. Tsehaye W/Michael, Chairperson of the Board, presented a comprehensive report on the major accomplishments achieved by the Board of Directors during the 2025 fiscal year. Her presentation outlined key milestones, strategic decisions, and governance efforts undertaken to strengthen the organization’s impact.
The General Assembly members then engaged in detailed discussions on the organization’s overall performance in 2025, including the progress made by both the Board and the management team. As part of the session, participants reviewed the external audit report conducted by Tesfaye Gelu Mebrate Authorized Audit Firm (Ethiopia) in association with Chartered Certified Accountants (UK). In addition, the annual program and operational progress report was presented by Mr. Getaalem Kassa, Executive Director of the organization.
After these presentations, members actively contributed to the session by raising questions, providing constructive feedback, and offering valuable recommendations to further enhance the organization’s performance and accountability.
At the beginning of the meeting, a special moment was dedicated to announcing and celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hiwot Ethiopia. The milestone was marked with a cake-cutting ceremony, symbolizing three decades of commitment and service to improving the lives of children and youth.
The meeting concluded with closing remarks delivered by the President of the General Assembly, who appreciated the active participation of all attendees and encouraged continued collaboration in achieving the organization’s goals.

10/03/2026

5th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week
Hiwot Ethiopia participated in the 5th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week, organized by the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC) and the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), which was held from March 5–7, 2026 in Addis Ababa. The event was conducted under the theme “Self-Reliance: A Pillar for Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development.”
The event brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, government officials, development partners such as donors and bilateral agencies, private sector representatives, and individual participants. The platform created an important opportunity for experience sharing, networking, and dialogue on strengthening the role of civil society in promoting peace, democratic governance, and sustainable development.
During the three-day event, Hiwot Ethiopia actively participated in various activities, including the opening ceremony, exhibition sessions, panel discussions, and the closing ceremony. The organization also showcased its key programs, achievements, and community interventions through an exhibition booth.
Hiwot Ethiopia’s exhibition attracted significant attention from a wide range of visitors, including government officials, representatives of the private sector, donors, civil society partners, and members of the public. The exhibition was interactive and informative, providing visitors with a clear understanding of the organization’s work and impact in supporting vulnerable communities.
Participation in this national event provided Hiwot Ethiopia with a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, increase organizational visibility, and exchange experiences with other civil society actors and stakeholders. It was also an important learning experience for the organization to engage in such a large-scale national platform that promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action among civil society organizations.

10/03/2026

# 5th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week
Hiwot Ethiopia participated in the 5th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week, organized by the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC) and the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), which was held from March 5–7, 2026 in Addis Ababa. The event was conducted under the theme “Self-Reliance: A Pillar for Sustainable Peace and Inclusive Development.”
The event brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, government officials, development partners such as donors and bilateral agencies, private sector representatives, and individual participants. The platform created an important opportunity for experience sharing, networking, and dialogue on strengthening the role of civil society in promoting peace, democratic governance, and sustainable development.
During the three-day event, Hiwot Ethiopia actively participated in various activities, including the opening ceremony, exhibition sessions, panel discussions, and the closing ceremony. The organization also showcased its key programs, achievements, and community interventions through an exhibition booth.
Hiwot Ethiopia’s exhibition attracted significant attention from a wide range of visitors, including government officials, representatives of the private sector, donors, civil society partners, and members of the public. The exhibition was interactive and informative, providing visitors with a clear understanding of the organization’s work and impact in supporting vulnerable communities.
Participation in this national event provided Hiwot Ethiopia with a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, increase organizational visibility, and exchange experiences with other civil society actors and stakeholders. It was also an important learning experience for the organization to engage in such a large-scale national platform that promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action among civil society organizations.

07/02/2026

High-Level Visit by Save the Children Sweden CEO and International Programme Director
Save the Children Sweden’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Åsa Regnér, and International Programme Director, Ms. Cecilia Chatterjee-Martinsen, visited Ethiopia from 27 to 30 January 2026 to meet with CSO partners and government institutions. As part of this visit, they met with CSO partners implementing the Sida CSO Strengthening Programme (2022–2025). In this context, Ms. Åsa Regnér and Ms. Cecilia Chatterjee-Martinsen visited the Hiwot Ethiopia head office on 28 January 2026.
During the visit on 28 January 2026, they were welcomed at Hiwot Ethiopia’s new office location and had in-depth discussions with the Hiwot Ethiopia management team about the organization’s journey and capacity. They also discussed Hiwot Ethiopia’s advocacy work on child-responsive budgeting in collaboration with parliamentarians and sector ministries, as well as the contribution of core support partnerships to the development of the organization. Furthermore, on 29 January 2026, they visited Hiwot Ethiopia’s child-centered social accountability programme to review its achievements. They visited Yewotatoch Genet Kindergarten School, located in Yeka Sub-City of Addis Ababa, and engaged in detailed discussions with child-led initiative leaders and members of the child-centered social accountability group. They were discussed about the achievements made by the child led initiatives and the child center social accountability groups.
Hiwot Ethiopia would like to express its gratitude to Save the Children Sweden–Sida for their commitment and continuous support of child-focused programs and the organizational development.

02/01/2026

Wishing you a peaceful, joyful, and successful Happy New Year 2024.

21/12/2025

#10 days left for our campaign. How many of you have responded to our campaign?
Online Donation Campaign :28 November to 31 December 2025
Your donation today is helping to save millions of lives across Ethiopia. Through this campaign, Hiwot Ethiopia is striving to support 200 families, girls and children living in IDP centres in the North Shewa Zone of Amhara.
Title: Emergency Response Program
Goal: US $100,000
Bank/link: https://donate.bankofabyssinia.com/dash.../hiwotethiopia.php
Thank you for choosing to donate to the Emergency Response Program.

The requested URL was not found on this server. If you entered the URL manually please check your spelling and try again.

19/12/2025

from Hiwot Ethiopia!
I hope that all is going well with you, both in your work and with your family. As the holiday season approaches, Hiwot Ethiopia would like to extend its warmest wishes to you, your family, and the staff at your workplace. May you all have a joyful Christmas and a happy, healthy, and successful New Year!

07/12/2025

Hiwot Ethiopia, in partnership with Social Development Direct, is committed to implementing a Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) programme from 2025 to 2030, as part of the RSH2 initiative. One of the major activities carried out in 2025 was a nationwide assessment with active participation from many stakeholders across the country to evaluate how well CSOs, government bodies, and private institutions understand and adhere to PSEAH principles.
The assessment was conducted by Hiwot Ethiopia together with the RSH2 technical team, using desk reviews, focus-group discussions, and key informant interviews. On 4 December 2025, a consultative workshop was held in Addis Ababa to present the assessment findings. Participants included representatives from CSOs, private institutions, government partners, INGOs, and the PSEAH network. At the workshop, we received constructive feedback and comments, which will be incorporated to finalize and implement the assessment.
Hiwot Ethiopia and the RSH2 team deeply appreciate your commitment, and thank everyone who provided input.

28/11/2025

Hiwot Ethiopia Online Donation Campaign :28 November to 31 December 2025
Your donation today is helping to save millions of lives across Ethiopia. Through this campaign, Hiwot Ethiopia is striving to support 200 families, girls and children living in IDP centres in the North Shewa Zone of Amhara.
Title: Emergency Response Program
Goal: US $100,000
Bank/link: https://donate.bankofabyssinia.com/dashboard/hiwotethiopia.php
Thank you for choosing to donate to the Emergency Response Program. We’d like to ask: How many of you have responded to our campaign?