"I used to believe that female circumcision was a symbol of cleanliness, honor, and culture. But now, I am working to end it, for the sake of our girls and their future," says Tari Dalacha, her voice filled with conviction and passion. Tari, a 59-year-old woman from Deka Kala Kebele in Liben District, East Borana
“I used to miss school for five days every month. Now I don’t miss a single day.” Kulsuma Hashu, a 13-year-old in grade 7 at Sidehafage Primary School in Ethiopia’s Afar region, remembers how different life was before Imagine1day arrived in her village. Kulsuma says, “We didn’t have sanitary pads, and I was always worried
Globally, March is a time to celebrate and honor women not only for what they have achieved, but for the dreams they continue to pursue every day. At Imagine1day, this month is a moment to amplify what we are committed to all year long: advancing gender equality and building inclusive, equitable systems for women and
Imagine1day, Education Development Trust, and Geneva Global Ethiopia announce a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Mastercard Foundation to deliver the Leaders in Teaching Ethiopia Program, a flagship national program aiming at building stronger schools, capable teachers, and future-ready students. The Program specifically aims to improve the transition of secondary school students
Scaling an education innovation usually takes years of validation. In the Gedeo zone of the South Ethiopia region, it took months. A quiet revolution is unfolding, and it is moving faster, deeper, and further than anyone anticipated. The Gedeo Zone Education Office has issued a landmark directive: The Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach
January 2026 was a powerful month for Imagine1day, marked by meaningful milestones in education access, organizational growth, and global engagement. In Ethiopia and beyond, our work reflected the strength of community-led approaches and the impact of strong partnerships. School Inauguration Marking the International Day of Education On January 24, 2026, International Day of Education, Imagine1day
Imagine1day and Kotebe University of Education Sign MoU to Strengthen Education Quality in Ethiopia Imagine1day has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotebe University of Education, marking an important step forward in strengthening Ethiopia’s education system. The agreement was signed by Dr. Seid Aman, CEO of Imagine1day, and Dr.
High-Level Delegation Reviews AEP & MAEIP Progress in Dasench District Imagine1day, in collaboration with UNICEF, successfully hosted a high-level delegation that included representatives from the Norwegian Embassy, NORAD, and government authorities from regional, zonal, and district levels on a field mission to Dasench District in the South Omo Zone of the South Ethiopia Region. The
What We Achieved Through Education Imagine1day Honored for Transformative Impact on Education in Oromia and Afar Regions Adama & Semera, Ethiopia — Imagine1day has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to Ethiopia’s education sector, receiving top honors from both the Oromia and Afar Regional Education Bureaus during their respective Annual Education Conferences. The awards celebrate
This month, we celebrate a story of new beginnings, transformation, and resilience. On September 25, 2025, a dream that once seemed impossible became a reality: the official inauguration of Ledi Cheketa High School in Berbere district, Bale Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. For decades, children in Cheketa walked more than 20 kilometers to reach secondary schools
