“We have to be able to gain the trust and respect of those in power and the people around us, without compromising our fundamental principles and values.” Netsanet Mengistu has a BA in Management and Administration. She is the founder of Progynist, an Ethiopian womens empowerment NGO, and Meklit, a pioneering local microcredit bank. Netsanet […]
“My goal is to eradicate all forms of discrimination against women and to ensure equal opportunities for women in education, employment and public spheres.” Meaza Ashenafi, born in 1965, was a high court judge in Ethiopia between 1989 and 1992. In 1993 she became a legal advisor to the Ethiopian Constitution Commission. In 1995, she […]
“My dream came true. I have managed to set up a social project that incorporates essential community services, such as a school, a library, a community resources center and a health advice center.” Bogaletch Gebre was the first woman from her village to receive higher education. In 1975 she set off to the United States […]
