"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
"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
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
"Before the ‘Educate A Girl’ program, I used to walk for hours to fetch water after school. By the time I got home, I was too tired to study. Now, everything has changed—I finally have time to focus on my dreams." Kidist (in the middle) studying with her friends These are the heartfelt
15th April, 2025 marks a proud and transformative moment in the journey of Imagine1day. We are excited to announce the successful drilling of the very first water well by our own drilling machine in Woberi Mensur village, located in the Gumbichu district of East Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State. This milestone event was celebrated in
“Today, we are not just commissioning a water well drilling rig we are igniting a movement toward a better future. Let us drill deep, not just into the ground, but into the heart of our community, fostering a legacy of sustainability and prosperity,” says Bereket Gebratsion, WASH Program Manager at Imagine1day. Imagine1day is celebrating a
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
“I was forced to drop out of school to fetch water in June 2019. The rainy season made my toughest chore even tougher; I couldn’t make time for schooling. It was impossible to travel 14 km back and forth on foot in slippery mud and still attend education,” says Saliya Umer, 16 years old, previously
