10th General Assembly – November 2025
N4ED held its 10th General Assembly in early November 2025, bringing together members, staff, volunteers, board members, partners, and donors. The gathering served as a key moment to reflect on organizational progress, share updates across programs, and align on priorities for the coming year. It also created space for engagement with partners and direct voices from beneficiaries.
Capacity Strengthening on Early Childhood Development
As part of its internal capacity strengthening efforts, N4ED organized a full-day training focused on Early Childhood Development (ECD), one of its core program pillars. The session was led by the ECD Project Manager and aimed to deepen staff and volunteer understanding of the organization’s approach, ensuring stronger alignment across programs and teams.
ALIVE Mass Sport Event – 2025
ALIVE is an annual mass sport event in Addis Ababa that promotes conscious living, family bonding, and community well-being through movement, dance, and shared experiences. Organized in collaboration with Hawi Dance Fitness & Entertainment, the event brings together diverse communities to celebrate health, unity, and social impact. The 2025 edition places a strong focus on mobilizing support to finalize the construction of the Integrated Child Development Center and initiate its nutrition program for children.
Pop-Up Market Fundraising Initiative
N4ED participates in recurring pop-up markets through a partnership with Shop Local, as part of their corporate social responsibility support. These markets provide a platform to raise funds by selling donated items, including new or gently used goods contributed by supporters and partners. The initiative offers a simple and community-driven way to mobilize resources in support of N4ED’s programs, particularly the Integrated Child Development Center, with potential to support other initiatives such as safe shelter services.
Strengthening Legal Support for GBV Survivors: Partnership with Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA)
N4ED has established a partnership with the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA), a leading civil society organization providing legal aid and advocating for the rights of women and girls in Ethiopia. Building on an ongoing collaboration in Dire Dawa, this partnership strengthens the legal support component of N4ED’s GBV response by ensuring survivors have access to professional legal services alongside psychosocial and case management support.
Facility Upgrades and Inclusive Support to Dire Dawa One Stop Center and Women’s Shelter
N4ED implemented targeted improvements in Dire Dawa to strengthen services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The intervention focused on upgrading the One Stop Center (OSC) and women’s shelter in collaboration with the Bureau of Women and Social Affairs and the Dire Dawa Police Commission, providing essential equipment and improving service environments.
International Women’s Day 2026: GBV & SEA Awareness Workshop at Addis Ababa University
In 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 Violence (GBV), Consent, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), and safe reporting. The activity aimed to engage university students in meaningful discussions and raise awareness of critical gender-related challenges affecting the students.
Dormitory Improvement for Adolescent Girls in Dire Dawa
N4ED carried out a targeted intervention to improve the living conditions of adolescent girls residing in a government dormitory under the Dire Dawa Education Bureau. The support focused on addressing immediate challenges affecting daily life, particularly around sanitation, water access, and the overall condition of the dormitory environment.
Prevention 2 Recovery: Addis Ababa
Supported by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the French Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the African Union, this project aims to strengthen protection, support, and recovery services for survivors of gender-based violence in Addis Ababa.
Prevention 2 Recovery: Dire Dawa
Supported by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the French Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the African Union, this project aims to strengthen protection, support, and recovery systems for survivors of gender-based violence in Dire Dawa.