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
Over three days, the Imagine1day Ethiopia team, alongside our headquarters team and Board Chair, came together to craft a bold and transformative strategic plan for 2026–2030. This milestone workshop was more than a planning session; it was a collective journey of reflection, vision, and recommitment to our purpose. Reflecting on Our Journey Ken Makenzie, Imagine1day
In a dynamic step toward advancing inclusive development, Imagine1day, in collaboration with UNICEF and regional government stakeholders, hosted a powerful EU Project (Restoring Education services to conflict-affected women, men, girls, and boys at IDPs and host communities in Dangur, Dibate, Bulen, and Mandura Woredas of Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz region of Ethiopia) Consultative Workshop on
Imagine 1 Day International Organization is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The PETER GILGAN FOUNDATION, which has approved a grant to support the implementation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) initiative from May 2025 through June 2026. This strategic funding will enable Imagine1day to expand its efforts in delivering targeted,
Imagine1day, as part of an EU-funded UNICEF project, is leading a groundbreaking initiative to ensure children with disabilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia are seen, heard, supported, and empowered. Working in collaboration with the Regional Education Bureau, Axum University’s Special Needs Education Department, District Curriculum Experts, and local Imagine1day officers, this project is setting
