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𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫

Behind every youth-led program, every community project, and every promise we make, there is careful stewardship of resources. At Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development , finance is not paperwork. It is how we keep our word to the young people and communities we serve.

We are looking for a 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 to join our team in Addis Ababa: someone precise with numbers, grounded in integrity, and driven by purpose.

You will manage, donor reporting, and compliance, and help build the financial systems that let our programs deliver real impact.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫:

A degree in Accounting or Finance, at least two years of relevant experience in NGO, solid knowledge of Ethiopian tax and reporting requirements, and a genuine belief in youth-led change.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, apply through the link below.

👉Details on the Link.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ8baePgyN1Qnr8Cl-hdF4KWWzUjsfc61E3o5aqn7owIloUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112017637355105570425

On 06/06/2026, EYPD convened an international dialogue under the theme Religion, Violence, and Human Rights: Understanding Sub-Saharan Africa Through the Lens of Freedom of Religion or Belief.

We gathered around a simple conviction. The freedom to believe, to worship, and to live according to one's conscience is not a privilege granted by the state. It is a right that belongs to every African by virtue of being human, and it is enshrined in Article 8 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.

Yet the reality across our continent is sobering. According to the 2025 Religious Freedom in the World Report (Aid to the Church in Need), nearly two-thirds of humanity, some 5.4 billion people, now live in countries where this freedom is seriously violated. As the report itself affirms, much of the violence described as religious is not a contest between faiths.

In the spirit of Agenda 2063 and the African Union's resolve to Silence the Guns, our response must be one of solidarity, not separation. Lasting peace will be built through interfaith dialogue, and through the patient work of bridging communities across every line that would divide us.

Africa remains the youngest continent on earth, with a median age of just 19. Our young people are not only the most affected by these crises. They are the architects of the Africa We Want.

Change does not have to be vast to begin. It only has to begin.

The webinar ended with a call to join our hands in singing the Arise Africa Petition calling for protection, justice and restoration.

𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚.

Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Nexus Ethiopia, the Nexus of National Humanitarian Actors in Ethiopia, establishing a three-year framework for collaboration across the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus.

This partnership brings together two organizations bound by a common conviction: that lasting change is led by communities themselves and that young people, women, and grassroots actors belong at the center of humanitarian response, peacebuilding, and resilience across Ethiopia.

Guided by principled humanitarian action and local leadership, Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development and Nexus Ethiopia will work together to strengthen protection for vulnerable communities, advance peacebuilding and social cohesion, and expand access to education, health and nutrition, food security and livelihoods, and clean water and sanitation.

We will also join hands to mobilize resources, shape policy, and co-create knowledge through joint research, advocacy, and learning.

We are reminded that no single organization can meet the scale of today's challenges alone. It is through partnership, rooted in trust, accountability, and mutual respect, that we move closer to a more peaceful, resilient, and self-reliant Ethiopia.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the leadership and teams of the Nexus Ethiopia for their commitment and to the communities whose strength and aspirations remain at the heart of this collaboration.

The road ahead is shared, and we walk it together.

Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development , extends its warmest wishes to our partners, friends, and Muslim communities across the globe celebrating Eid Al-Adha.

May this sacred occasion bring you and your loved ones peace, unity, and shared prosperity.

Eid Mubarak! 🕊️🌙

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Liban Hailu as Program Director at Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development.

His leadership comes at an important moment in our work to champion community-led action that advances sustained peace, resilience, livelihoods and long-term development.

We look forward to the vision, commitment, and experience he brings to strengthening meaningful youth engagement and humanitarian action.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who stood firm against tyranny to ensure our freedom.

The Patriots Day, teaches us that no obstacle is too great when a generation is united by a clear vision. At EYPD, we believe the best way to honor our patriots is by being “architects of progress”.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mukoma Regis Mtutu. He was a dedicated advocate for justice and gender equality, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire us all. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.

Rest in peace.

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, and behind every meaningful beginning, there are challenges, sacrifices, and people who choose to believe in the vision before it becomes visible to many.

Like many youth-led organizations, the journey of Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development , has not always been easy. There were moments 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 Mr. Esmael Gebi, our Board Chair person, for standing with the organization during some of its most challenging moments. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. It has been a reminder that leadership is also about believing, supporting, and showing up when it matters most.

His contribution has strengthened Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development’s foundation and encouraged the team to keep moving forward with purpose.

On behalf of the organization, thank you, Esmael Gebi , for your invaluable support, meaningful contribution, and for standing with Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development. Your commitment has played an important role in our growth, and we deeply value it.

As part of our WE-Care project funded by Oxfam in Ethiopia, female Gender Club leaders at Meri Hidassie Primary School are leading conversations on the care economy.

By discussing unpaid domestic work, we are empowering students to support one another and advocate for change.

Yesterday, the students held an inspiring and successful dialogue session!