Everything N4ED carries out beyond long-term projects: fundraising and community events, short interventions, and team and capacity building. The ALIVE Mass Sport Event comes first.
Flagship event · Fundraising and community eventsALIVE Mass Sport Event – 2026Save the date: the ALIVE Mass Sport Event returns on 13 December 2026. Full details will be published here soon.Read the story →
Flagship event · Fundraising and community eventsALIVE Mass Sport Event – 2025ALIVE is an annual mass sport event in Addis Ababa that promotes conscious living, family bonding, and community well-being through movement, dance, and shared…Read the story →
Flagship event · Fundraising and community eventsALIVE Mass Sport Event – 2024Project Overview (Introduction) ALIVE is an annual mass sport event in Addis Ababa that promotes conscious living, family bonding, and community well-being through dance,…Read the story →
Team and capacity building10th General Assembly – November 2025N4ED held its 10th General Assembly in early November 2025, bringing together members, staff, volunteers, board members, partners, and donors. The gathering served as…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingCapacity Strengthening on Early Childhood DevelopmentAs part of its internal capacity strengthening efforts, N4ED organized a full-day training focused on Early Childhood Development (ECD), one of its core program…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsPop-Up Market Fundraising InitiativeN4ED participates in recurring pop-up markets through a partnership with Shop Local, as part of their corporate social responsibility support. These markets provide a…Read the story →
Short interventionsFacility Upgrades and Inclusive Support to Dire Dawa One Stop Center and Women’s ShelterN4ED implemented targeted improvements in Dire Dawa to strengthen services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The intervention focused on upgrading the One Stop…Read the story →
Short interventionsInternational Women’s Day 2026: GBV & SEA Awareness Workshop at Addis Ababa UniversityIn celebration of International Women’s Day, N4ED conducted a half-day awareness workshop at Addis Ababa University. The session focused on key issues, including Gender-Based…Read the story →
Short interventionsDormitory Improvement for Adolescent Girls in Dire DawaN4ED carried out a targeted intervention to improve the living conditions of adolescent girls residing in a government dormitory under the Dire Dawa Education…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingGet-Together 2025 – Leadership for AllProject Overview In 2025, N4ED brought together its staff, volunteers, and members for an inspiring three-day leadership training under the theme “Leadership for All:…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingGet-together 2024 – Over coming fear at Entoto parkIn 2024, N4ED’s team of staff, volunteers, and members gathered at Entoto Park for a powerful and energizing team-building experience under the theme “Overcoming…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingN4ED Annual Team Get-Together 2023: Celebrating Self-Defense and ConnectionOn August 6, 2023, #TeamN4ED came together for our annual staff and volunteer gathering, this time under the theme “Self-defense.” The event was a…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingGet-together 2022 – Team Building Day at Alliance Ethio-FrançaiseProject Overview: A group of N4ED’s staff, volunteers, and members came together for a day of team building, creativity, and shared experiences at Alliance…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingGet-Together 2021 – Reconnecting After COVIDProject Overview In 2021, shortly after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, N4ED’s staff, volunteers, and members came together for a refreshing and meaningful…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingLeadership at All Levels: Nurturing Servant Leaders Within N4EDN4ED conducted a Leadership Development training for its staff and volunteers in July 2025 to cultivate a culture of leadership across all levels. The…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingEmpowering teams through Project Management trainingIn July 2025, N4ED organized an in-depth Project Management training to enhance the capacity of its staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs more…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingStrengthening GBV response through SOP training for N4ED staffIn April 2025, N4ED staff participated in a comprehensive training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This capacity-building initiative…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingN4ED’s 9th General Assembly – October 6, 2024Overview: N4ED successfully held its 9th General Assembly on October 6, 2024, marking eight years of impactful work. The event served as a moment…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingN4ED’s 8th General Assembly – October 2023Overview: The 8th General Assembly brought together N4ED members, staff, and volunteers for a moment of connection, celebration, and renewed commitment. Held as the…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingN4ED’s 6th General Assembly – October 9, 2022Overview Held annually, the General Assembly is a key moment for N4ED to reconnect, reflect, and recommit. The 6th Assembly brought together members, staff,…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingN4ED’s 5th Anniversary & 2021 General Assembly – November 13, 2021Project Overview: The 2021 General Assembly marked a milestone celebration for N4ED – our 5th anniversary. Members, staff, and volunteers gathered for a special…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingStrengthening Capacity through Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) TrainingN4ED, in collaboration with its partners, held a tailored training session on Social and Behavioral Change (SBC), delivered by Senior Technical Advisor Haile K.…Read the story →
Team and capacity buildingStrengthening Our Safeguarding Culture: RSH Essentials TrainingProject Overview (Introduction) N4ED successfully completed a 3-day Safeguarding Essentials training facilitated by the Safeguarding Resource & Support Hub (RSH). This training marked a…Read the story →
Short interventionsTaste Week with Alliance Dire DawaProject Overview In November 2018, during French Taste Week, N4ED partnered with Alliance Française Dire Dawa to promote nutrition and hygiene among children and…Read the story →
Short interventionsNutrition & Health Signature Event at One Planet International SchoolIn February 2019, N4ED partnered with One Planet International School for a month-long focus on nutrition and health, culminating in a signature event to…Read the story →
Short interventionsNutrition and Health Satellite ProgramProject Overview and Objectives Launched in July 2019, this program aims to reach young mothers and fathers with essential health and nutrition guidance during…Read the story →
Short interventionsNutrition Leadership Training for Health ProfessionalsProject Overview and Objectives In October 2019, N4ED hosted a two-week training in collaboration with Kansas State University, IREX, and the U.S. Embassy in…Read the story →
Short interventionsCreating Child-Friendly Spaces: Playbox Corner at Lafto Subcity Wereda 11 Health CenterProject Overview (Introduction) N4ED volunteers joined hands to transform the Playbox Corner at Lafto Subcity Wereda 11 Public Health Center into a more child-friendly,…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsKids Giving for Kids – One Planet’s Car Wash Fundraiser (Round Two)Project Overview (Introduction) For the second time, One Planet International School and N4ED partnered to host a “Kids Giving for Kids” car wash fundraising…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsKids Giving for Kids – Ethiopian New Year Fundraising at Flipper International SchoolProject Overview (Introduction) During the Ethiopian New Year celebration, Flipper International School’s Summit branch hosted a heartwarming fundraising event titled “Kids Giving for Kids”…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsKids Giving for Kids – Car Wash Fundraising Event with Flipper International School high schoolerProject Overview (Introduction) In a vibrant show of community spirit and youth engagement, Flipper International School organized a “Kids Giving for Kids” car wash…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsRetro Party & Garage Sale – A Community Celebration for a CauseProject Overview (Introduction) N4ED hosted a vibrant Retro Party and Garage Sale, bringing together friends, families, and supporters for a joyful night of fundraising…Read the story →
Fundraising and community events“Kids Giving for Kids” – Car Wash Fundraising Event at One Planet International SchoolProject Overview (Introduction) Driven by the energy and compassion of children, the “Kids Giving for Kids” car wash fundraising event was held in collaboration…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsA Season of Giving: Christmas Fundraising for Child DevelopmentProject Overview (Introduction) Silvia Baiardi Valenghi brought the spirit of the season to life by leading a heartfelt fundraising event and auction in support…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsNutritious Meal Classes: Eat Right – Do Good: with Magda’s ProgramOverview (Introduction): The Nutritious Meal Classes were led by Magda Tedla from Magda’s Food Program and supported by Temsalet Kitchen, Sishu Burger, Dok Restaurant,…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsThe $5, €5 and 50-Birr Campaign: Building an Integrated Child Development Center in Addis AbabaProject Overview (Introduction) N4ED is proud to launch the first of two fundraising campaigns to support the establishment of our Integrated Child Development Center.…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsA Weekend of Giving: Community Fundraising for a CauseProject Overview (Introduction) The Bluehen organized a vibrant and heartwarming fundraising event in support of N4ED’s community projects. The event brought together passionate entrepreneurs,…Read the story →
Fundraising and community eventsThe Bubbles Project: Fundraising and Global Awareness Through Youth ActionProject Overview (Introduction) The Bubbles Project, initiated by our founding partner Michelle Muller, is a creative fundraising and awareness initiative launched in 2018. In…Read the story →