The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s youth activity, Kefeta, celebrated a “Youth for Peace Festival” at the Mulualem Cultural Center in Bahir Dar. The festival was organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), regional bureaus in Bahir Dar, and the Bahir Dar City Administration.
More than two thousand young people from Bahir Dar, Dessie, Kombolcha, Debere Birhan, Jimma, Gambella, Harar, Dire Dawa, Jigjiga, Semera, Logia, and Assosa attended. They learned about youth-owned businesses and health and financial services; they participated in a peace forum with intergenerational dialogue; and they heard inspiring stories from young changemakers. Two talent shows and a concert, featuring local musicians, offered entertainment.
At the end of April, Kefeta is planning a national youth festival in Addis Ababa. This will be a two-day event to host youth from all regions of the country at Millennium Hall. The festival’s goal is to inspire young people to contribute to positive change in their communities. Activities such as the Bahir Dar Festival will engage youth voices and empower the next generation to take part in Ethiopia’s resilience and peace-building processes.
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