A three-day multi-platform event was conducted
The women collectives (NEWA, ECD, UEWCA, and EWLA) and Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in collaboration with Plan International Ethiopia (PIE) had conducted a three-day multiplatform event from Aug 29-31, 2023. The event aims to create a linkage between women’s organizations and potential donors for future collaboration and strategic partnership. The event is also organized with the objective of showcasing the women’s organizations’ efforts and achievements for the stakeholders. The first day was intended to bring out women’s organizations ask and challenges in working with international donor organizations to present discussions with the donor organizations.
The second day was the grand opening of the exhibition and high delegate of government officials and donor organizations Mrs. Mekdm Gullat Deputy Country Director of Plan International Ethiopia, Mrs. Yelfign Abegaz UN Women Program Head and Representing Donor Group for Gender Equality, His. Excellency Mr. Fasikaw Molla Authority for Civil Society Organizations, Deputy Director, Her Excellency Mrs Alemitu Oumed State Minister of the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, Honorable Werkesemu Mamo Chair Person of Health, Social Developments, Culture, and Sports Affairs Standing Committee of the House of Peoples Representatives participated and officially opened the exhibition.
The third day was a discussion session with private sectors and government officials on social corporate responsibility and opportunities and challenges in working with women’s organizations. More than 45 women’s organizations participated in the workshops and exhibition. International donor organizations and government stakeholders also participated in this event. The event created opportunities for networking and partnerships were created between women organizations and international donor organizations as well as women organizations and private business institutions.
