At Imagine1day, community is the heart of our work, for we believe every community has the power, wisdom, and resources to address its own challenges. They are leaders of change in every program and project we implement in partnership with them, not beneficiaries waiting for help. Our role is to walk alongside them as partners,
Imagine1day, with generous support from the Costa Foundation, has completed the installation and commissioning of a modern ICT laboratory at Adame Secondary School in Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia. It has marked a significant milestone in expanding access to quality digital learning opportunities for students and teachers. The newly established laboratory includes 25 fully configured desktop
A transformative milestone has been achieved in the Qonga community, Yirgachefe District, Gedio Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. The construction of Qonga Secondary School has been completed by Imagine1day through the generous support of the Costa Foundation and the local community contribution, whose participation has fostered a strong sense of ownership and commitment to the
On April 2, 2026, Imagine1day, in partnership with ECW-FER, inaugurated a solar-powered water supply system for the Awigera community and school in Chifra District, Afar Region, Ethiopia. The inauguration was attended by Fekir Mohammed, Representative of the Afar Region Education Bureau and Strategic Partnership Directorate Team Leader; Aiysha Mohammed, Representative of the Afar Region Water
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
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
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
Addis Ababa, Hilton Hotel – A national consultation was held to discuss how to sustain the EU-supported project, ‘Restoring Essential Educational Services to Conflict-Affected Children in Ethiopia.’ The meeting, attended by government leaders, development partners, and donors, built on a series of regional consultations held in Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Oromia, South Ethiopia, and Tigray. Across
