"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
Naod participating in gender club “Before, we used to laugh or tease girls if they got blood stains on their clothes. We didn’t know. I feel ashamed when I remember that after I joined the gender club, and I learned through a KFW-funded UNICEF project implemented by Imagine1day. Now, I help them. I
"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
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
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
