‘Passion is the fuel behind a successful career’

BY BETELHEM BEDLU Despite all the efforts that have been put towards closing the gender gap in the technology industry, the technology sector is still struggling when it comes to gender diversity.... Read more »

‘A big business starts small’

 BY BETELHEM BEDLU Whenever we talk about Tella, Ethiopia’s traditional homemade drink, the first thing that comes to our mind is the burden of women who prepare it. It further reminds us... Read more »

Good habits formed at youth make all the differences

BY BETELHEM BEDLU Most youths in this generation seem to break the old habit of waiting to be employed in a certain institution. They rather tend to observe their environment, identify gaps... Read more »

 Women’s anchor role in festivities, burdens of unpaid work

COMPILED BY STAFF REPORTER At the heart of Ethiopian cultural and religious festivals, women are anchors of these events. It goes without saying that they are mainly tasked with organizing festivities, cooking... Read more »

 Safe motherhood matters most

BY ELIZABETH MENGISTU Every year, the month January is marked as “Safe Motherhood Month” to raise the concern of global community regarding the importance of healthy pregnancy and motherhood, advocate and mobilize... Read more »

Incorporating women in peace process serves nation in broader aspects

BY BETELHEM BEDLU It is evident that women and children have been known to be harshly affected during armed conflicts. More often than not, they are highly vulnerable to killings, sexual violence... Read more »

Ethiopians outshine on RPI’s ‘100 Most Reputable Africans’ list

COMPILED BY BETELHEM BEDLU Over the years, women have had extraordinary contributions to society and showed remarkable triumphs and unmatched courage in the fields they are engaged in. Regardless of the gender... Read more »

 “I choose not to place ‘dis’ in my ability”

 BY BETELHEM BEDLU Her name is Meselech Jatano, and she is 20 years old. Her story begins when she was a grade eight student at Durgi School. In 2013, she was attending... Read more »

 Boosting access to FP to improve socioeconomic well-being of families, communities

COMPILED BY BETELHEM BEDLU Though it is a sad fact, pregnancy and childbirth complications remain the leading cause of death among 15 to 19 year-old girls globally, with low and middle-income countries... Read more »

Go organic!

BY TEWODROS KASSA She had served as a flight attendant at the Ethiopian Airlines for a couple of years. Following this, she had the opportunity to visit various countries and gain local... Read more »