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
Leaders in Teaching Ethiopia (LiTE) Program established the National Youth Advisory Group (YAG) following a participatory workshop held at the Imagine1day Country Office. The initiative marks a significant step toward placing young people at the center of Ethiopia's education transformation agenda. The LiTE Program is implemented by Imagine1day (lead), EDT, and Geneva Global Ethiopia. The
"I used to fear speaking up in class, even when I knew the answer. Now, thanks to the life skill session I have been attending I feel confident enough to speak out and share my thoughts with no fear," says Urji Hamsalu, 11-year-old grade five student at Hagamsa Bal’a Primary School in West Wollega zone
"When I grow up and have my own business, I want to buy a house for my family and never let them stay at the IDP site anymore," says 8-year-old Rehima Kemal, her voice filled with determination beyond her years. Her dream is not just about a better life for herself, but about lifting her
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
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
We are thrilled to announce that Imagine1day partners with the Barzilai Foundation to launch ‘Educate A Girl’: a program that will be establishing a bursary for 60 female students across 20 schools in Ethiopia who demonstrate both academic accomplishment and financial need. In Ethiopia, students in low-income areas face significant barriers to attending and completing
Tigray, Ethiopia – Imagine1day, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, is revolutionizing education in Tigray by launching an integrated project across 14 primary schools in the Central zone. This groundbreaking initiative emphasizes life-skills development through sports, debates, and academic competitions, with a focus on peace-building and fostering a safe learning environment. The
“I wouldn’t otherwise be able to get back to school without Hillary and Galen Foundation and Imagine1day’s support. I am very grateful to Hillary and Gallen Foundation and imagine1day for providing me with the tools I needed to continue my education,” says Timnit Haile a 12-year-old grade three student at Meles Zenawi Primary School in
Celebrating Success - Graduation ceremony #Imagine1day #UNICEF #Tigray, Ethiopia - Newsletter Graduates posing for a photo In a vibrant and heartwarming ceremony, Imagine1day, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Tigray Regional Office, celebrated the graduation of graduates from the Transitional Project Document. The event took place at the Mekelle Coordination Office
