“There will be no quick wins in the battlefield on any side in Ethiopia. Dragging out the conflict in hopes of achieving one only brings more hurt and suffering on the Ethiopian people with no real result. This is why the time for dialogue is now.” - Ambassador Ervin Massinga…

International Education Week (IEW) runs from November 18-22, 2024, celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange programs. IEW promotes exchange programs with U.S. higher education institutions to prepare students and professors for global leadership, economic…

This year, Mandela Day Service Grants supported Fellowship Alumni in leading volunteer-driven community service projects that make a lasting impact. Learn more about some of this year's projects and get inspired to make a difference: mwfellows.info/4fBRVvK

Ever heard of "Movember"? It's a yearly challenge where men grow moustaches in November to spotlight men's health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide. "Movember" is a mix of "mo" (Australian for moustache) and "November". The goal is to…

DCM Wendy Green hosted a meeting with Beam Global’s CEO, Desmond Wheatley, and Ethiopian partners Princess Leila and Princess Zyeneb with the goal of exploring the U.S. companies innovative and sustainable EV charging solutions.

From awareness to action on World Diabetes Day, let’s make every moment count! #WorldDiabetesDay

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#ThrowbackThursday: Throwback to when the former USAID Mission Director Dennis Weller attended the Fourth International Pulses, Oilseeds, and Spices Conference in November 14, 2014. Developing the sesame and chickpea value chains were part of USAID’s Agricultural Growth…

Check out the YALI Network's infographic on Building a Strong Foundation for Funding Success. Don’t overlook these key elements of your organizational plan that investors want to see! What do you think is the most crucial? Share in the comments! 💡💰 #Funding #Entrepreneurship…

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Today is World Kindness Day! What simple act of kindness is most meaningful to you?

During COP28 in Dubai, nearly 200 nations agreed to phase out fossil fuels in energy systems to hit net-zero emissions by 2050. At COP29, the focus is on tripling renewable energy, doubling energy efficiency, cutting methane and other pollutants, and reducing deforestation. The…

As part of the “Strengthening US-Ethiopia Social Business Partnerships” initiative, the U.S. Embassy hosted a lecture titled "From Corporate America to Community Agriculture: An African Immigrant’s Journey to Social Change," featuring John B. Manirakiza, an International…

True or False: Pneumonia kills more children under the age of five than any other infectious disease, including AIDS, Malaria or Measles. On World Pneumonia Day, learn more about this year’s theme "Championing the fight to stop pneumonia".

The Embassy will be closed on Monday, November 12, in honor of Veterans Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, November 13, 2024. On Veterans Day, we commemorate the service of all U.S. veterans and honor their sacrifices to protect the freedom and values of the United States.

This week, Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga awarded $50,000 (5.6 million ETB) to two local NGOs through the 2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund program. The two local NGOs will receive $25,000 each to implement projects that address critical unmet needs of refugees and are expected to…

This week, Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga awarded $35,000 (4 million ETB) to support five local NGOs through the 2024 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help program. Each of the NGOs will receive $7,000 to implement projects that address grassroots level needs and promote community…

Prior to 2019, Ethiopia faced challenges in collecting, managing, and analyzing HIV data due to a lack of digital infrastructure. This created barriers to effectively monitoring the HIV epidemic, including tracking new cases, identifying high-risk populations, and determining…

When a free press is threatened, good governance takes a hit. Without a free press, freedom and accountability fall apart. As we mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we call on authorities to hold those responsible for crimes against…

Are you a #YALIEntrepreneur? The YALI Network has resources designed for all stages of creating a business, from fundamental courses to toolkits and workbooks. Go check it out! mwfellows.info/YALIEntreprene… #MWFCelebrates10

#ThrowbackThursday: Throwback to when the U.S. Embassy opened a special art exhibit, 'The Art of African American Women...19th - 21st Century', on October 23, 2014 at the American Corner in Bahirdar. The exhibit was curated by Dr. Desta Meghoo and featured 40 artworks by African…