This International Women’s Day, celebrated under the theme "GiveToGain," we honor the remarkable journey of Dr. Bosena Tegegne, an Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics. Through her dedication and contributions, she has inspired change, empowered communities, and paved the way for a brighter future in agriculture. Childhood dream As a child, Dr. Bosena dreamed of becoming … Continue reading Advice from a changemaker: Dr. Bosena’s tips for aspiring women in research
Celebrating Truayinet Mekuriaw: An exemplary woman in agricultural research
On this International Women’s Day, celebrated under the theme "GiveToGain," we take pride in highlighting the inspiring journey of Truayinet Mekuriaw, a dedicated agricultural researcher and advocate for gender equality. Truayinet Mekuriaw holds a B.Sc. in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University and an M.Sc. in Rural Development from Hawassa University. Her professional … Continue reading Celebrating Truayinet Mekuriaw: An exemplary woman in agricultural research
Gender transformation success celebrated in Kersa woreda, Oromia region
Kersa woreda celebrated significant achievements in improving gender equality through the implementation of Social Analysis and Action (SAA) tools. This initiative, a collaborative effort by the SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project and Haramaya University, alongside local stakeholders, aims to challenge traditional gender norms and promote equitable relationships within households and communities. Recognizing progress and key contributors … Continue reading Gender transformation success celebrated in Kersa woreda, Oromia region
Validation workshop highlights progress and challenges in one health adoption and integration in Ethiopia
To promote One Health (OH) approach adoption and integration in Ethiopia, the SWR Ethiopia RAISE-FS project facilitated a validation workshop for a comprehensive study titled “Assessment of One Health Policy Adoption and Integration in Ethiopia.” The study, commissioned and technically supported by the project, was conducted across four regions: Amhara, Oromia, South, and Tigray. The … Continue reading Validation workshop highlights progress and challenges in one health adoption and integration in Ethiopia
Youth Challenge Fund: Training on entrepreneurship and business plan development
In an effort towards promoting youth entrepreneurship in agriculture and transforming the country’s food system, Resilient Agriculture for Inclusive and Sustainable Ethiopian Food Systems (RAISE-FS) Programme in collaboration with Shayashone (SYS) and Bahir Dar University (BDU) successfully ran a five-day intensive training programme focused on entrepreneurship, design thinking, business plan development and pitching. Twenty-three final-year … Continue reading Youth Challenge Fund: Training on entrepreneurship and business plan development
A leap towards gender transformative research for development: it starts with us
In today’s society, promoting gender equality and inclusion is crucial. One effective approach is to provide staff training on gender transformative methods. By equipping staff with the knowledge and skills to address the root causes of gender inequality, a more inclusive and empowering environment can be created for all. As part of the effort to … Continue reading A leap towards gender transformative research for development: it starts with us
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