East Action Organization - EAO

18/08/2026

East Action Organization (EAO) is pleased to share this important opportunity from World Water Week 2026.

The session “From Stockholm to Abu Dhabi: The Road to the 2026 UN Water Conference” will bring together high-level perspectives on global water priorities, investment, development planning, and the road toward the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.

For organizations and communities working to advance safe water, WASH, climate resilience, and sustainable development, these global discussions are important opportunities to learn, engage, and contribute.

📢 Free online tickets are available for World Water Week 2026.

👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4dpNJ4h
👉 Explore the full programme: https://bit.ly/4x6qLGI

📢 Get your FREE online tickets for World Water Week today. 👉 https://bit.ly/4dpNJ4h

Once you have it, here is one session not to miss: From Stockholm to Abu Dhabi: The Road to the 2026 UN Water Conference, a High-Level Panel convened by UNWC 2026 co-host the UAE.

The panel will address:

💧 Where are priorities landing after two years of preparation?
💧 How are countries positioning water in their development and economic plans?
💧 What will it take to get investment moving and scale what already works?
💧 What does a successful outcome in Abu Dhabi look like?

Explore the full World Water Week programme: https://bit.ly/4x6qLGI

18/08/2026

Free Learning Opportunity | AI Accountability & Investigative Reporting

East Action Organization (EAO) is pleased to share a free learning opportunity from the Pulitzer Center for journalists, editors, communicators, researchers, civil society professionals, and others interested in understanding the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence.

The Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series provides practical learning on how to investigate and report on AI systems, including:

🔹 AI bias and accountability
🔹 Community impacts of AI
🔹 AI supply chains
🔹 How to ask critical questions about AI systems
🔹 How to follow the money behind AI
🔹 Approaches to responsible and investigative AI reporting

According to the Pulitzer Center, the initiative has already trained more than 3,500 journalists in over 100 countries and is now available online for free.

EAO encourages journalists, communicators, researchers, young professionals, and civil society actors in Ethiopia and beyond to explore this valuable learning opportunity.

Source: Pulitzer Center

17/08/2026

HELP RESTORE SAFE WATER FOR FAMILIES IN DEGEHABUR, ETHIOPIA

Access to safe and reliable water can make a lasting difference for families and communities.

East Action Organization (EAO) is mobilizing support to repair and restore community water points in Degehabur, complementing the important investments already made by the Somali Regional Government and local communities.

🌍 Through our GlobalGiving project, “Restore Safe Water for Degehabur Families,” individuals, partners, companies, foundations, diaspora communities, and supporters around the world can contribute directly.

🔗 DONATE HERE:
https://goto.gg/78508

Every contribution matters. If you are unable to donate, sharing this campaign can help us reach someone who can.

We warmly invite humanitarian and development partners, philanthropic organizations, corporate donors, foundations, diaspora networks, and WASH supporters to help amplify this campaign.

Donate. Share. Partner. Help restore safe water in Degehabur.

17/08/2026

📢 Global Career Opportunity | Resource Mobilization Director

People Powered is hiring a Resource Mobilization Director to lead its fundraising and resource mobilization strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional in fundraising, donor relations, partnerships, international development, democracy, or resource mobilization.

🌍 Location: Fully remote — open worldwide
💰 Salary: USD $92,000–$109,000 annually
📅 Application deadline: September 4, 2026

The successful candidate will help diversify funding, strengthen relationships with foundations, governments, and multilateral institutions, and advance funding and financial power for participatory democracy organizations across the Global Majority.

🔗 Full details and application: People Powered website

If you know a qualified professional who could be a strong fit, please share this opportunity or tag them in the comments.

A senior, global fundraising role shaping how participatory democracy gets funded. Remote, worldwide. $92,000–$109,000 USD. Applications close September 4.

15/08/2026

Welcome to the Official East Action Organization (EAO) Telegram Channel! 🌍

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15/08/2026

HELP RESTORE SAFE WATER FOR FAMILIES IN DEGEHABUR, ETHIOPIA

For many families in Degehabur, Ethiopia, access to safe and reliable water remains a daily challenge—affecting health, hygiene, dignity, and community wellbeing.

East Action Organization (EAO) is working with local communities to restore water points and improve access to safe water.

📸 The photo shows water-point restoration work in Degehabur—practical local action that continued support can help strengthen and expand.

🌍 EAO's project, “Restore Safe Water for Degehabur Families,” is live on GlobalGiving, making it possible for supporters around the world to contribute directly to this effort.

💙 HELP US BRING SAFE WATER CLOSER TO MORE FAMILIES.

👉 Learn more and support the project directly through GlobalGiving:
https://goto.gg/78508

Every contribution matters. If you are unable to donate today, sharing this campaign with your friends, colleagues, organizations, and networks can help us reach someone who can.

💧 Donate. Share. Help restore safe water.

Together, we can help build healthier and more resilient communities.

East Action Organization (EAO) | Ethiopia

East Action Organization is a non-profit, non-governmental, and nonpartisan humanitarian organization and a Local NGO in Somali Region.

14/08/2026

📢 Fully Funded Leadership Opportunity for Women in Health++

Applications are now open for the WomenLift Health 2027 Eastern Africa Leadership Journey—a fully funded, 12-month leadership development programme for mid-career women working in health and related sectors.

The programme supports women leaders to strengthen their leadership voice, influence and impact through:

🔹 Executive coaching and group mentoring
🔹 Virtual and in-person learning sessions
🔹 Leadership tools and practical frameworks
🔹 A self-directed Health Leadership Project
🔹 Regional and global professional networks

📅 Programme duration: March 2027–February 2028
💻 Format: Hybrid
💰 Cost: Fully funded, including programme costs, travel and accommodation
⏰ Application deadline: 17 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EAT

Applicants must:

✅ Identify as women
✅ Reside and work in Ethiopia, , Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan or Burundi
✅ Have 10–25 years of professional experience in Health++
✅ Communicate confidently in written and spoken English
✅ Be available for all mandatory virtual and in-person programme activities

Health++ includes healthcare and interconnected areas such as climate change, food systems, agriculture, WASH, education, economic policy, gender equality and technology.

Women from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.womenlifthealth.org/2027-eastern-africa-leadership-journey/

I encourage eligible women leaders across Eastern Africa—and especially those in my Ethiopian network—to explore this excellent opportunity and share it with qualified colleagues.

Designed for professional woman leaders, the Journey was thoughtfully crafted for participants to be fully present & engaged. We recognize the importance of work-life harmony.

13/08/2026

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY DIRECT AID PROGRAM 2026–27

Applications are now open for the Australian Embassy’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) supporting community-based development initiatives in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic.

The program welcomes applications from eligible not-for-profit organizations, including NGOs, community groups, and research institutions, working in priority areas such as:

🌱 Agriculture, food security, biodiversity, conservation & climate resilience
🏥 Health services and education
👩‍👧 Gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights
♿ Disability and social inclusion
🕊️ Governance, peacebuilding, Women, Peace & Security, and human rights

This is a valuable opportunity for local organizations to translate community priorities into practical, inclusive, and sustainable solutions.

We encourage eligible organizations and development partners across the targeted countries to explore this opportunity.

🔔 APPLICATIONS OPEN!

We’re pleased to announce applications for the Australian Embassy’s 2026-27 Direct Aid Program (DAP) are now open for projects in , , , and the .

DAP is a small grants program funded by the Australian Government. It supports local communities to deliver direct, practical, and immediate projects that promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth and development.

The Australian Embassy, Ethiopia invites not-for-profit organisations, including NGOs, community groups, and research institutions, to apply for funding to deliver projects across one or more of the following areas:

- agriculture, food security, conservation, biodiversity, and climate resilience; including initiatives contributing to Ethiopia’s priorities
- health services and education, particularly women’s and girl’s sexual and reproductive health rights
- gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI)
- governance, peacebuilding (including women, peace, and security), and human rights.

For more information, or to apply, visit: https://ethiopia.embassy.gov.au/adba/Direct_Aid_Program.html

13/08/2026

An important partnership for advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda. East Action Organization (EAO) welcomes continued international commitment to strengthening women peacebuilders and ensuring women’s meaningful participation and influence in peace processes. 🌍🤝

Tonni Ann Brodber, Head of Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund, met with H.E. Ambassador Vignali, Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Organizations in Geneva to discuss our shared commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

We value Italy's longstanding partnership with Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund and its consistent leadership in championing women's rights and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

We look forward to continuing our engagement and exploring innovative partnerships—including through culture and sport—to support women peacebuilders around the world.

Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale
Direzione Generale della Cooperazione allo Sviluppo
Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo

11/08/2026