Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia, Cohort 1
Darmyelew Abay
Radio Host
Darmyelew Abay holds a Level IV Diploma in Auto Mechanics from Shashemene Polytechnic College and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Rift Valley University. He is actively involved in community initiatives, including environmental protection, counseling services, and hosting and editing radio programs.
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Sisay Mitiku
Community Leader & Radio Producer
Sisay Mitiku has studied Surveying Technology at US College, Computer Science at Rift Valley University, and Business Management at Pharma Health College. He is a respected community leader in Shashemene City, Oromia, where he works with youth and coordinates youth-centered volunteer activities. Currently, he serves as the production head for the radio program
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Lelise Tamrat
Student & MIL trainer
Lelise Tamrat is an Economics student who has actively participated in various volunteer activities. These include initiatives focused on media, literature, and addressing gender-based violence in the West Arsi Zone, Oromia.One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because
Addisalem Abera
Community Leader
Addisalem Abera holds a diploma in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. She currently works for a local NGO, where she focuses on youth coordination, gender-based violence awareness, environmental protection, and journalism. She is also a program producer and host for Shashemene FM Radio.One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because
Nebyat Weyo
Facilitator and Advocate for Gender Equality
Nebyat Weyo is a student at Pharma College. She holds certifications in strategic communication and leadership. She works as a facilitator for a local NGO, focusing on issues related to gender-based violence. Additionally, she is involved in media and literature initiatives.
Shewit Hirpo
Community Volunteer | Educator | Radio Host
Shewit Hirpo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language and Literature from Wachemo University. She is actively involved in volunteer activities and hosts a radio program focused on gender-based violence at the Tamra Social Youth Organization radio center. She currently works as an educator in a school.
Elebetele Bizuneh
Community Health Advocate
Elebetele Bizuneh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. She has extensive experience in volunteer work, focusing on literature, theater, journalism, and raising awareness about TSD (likely referring to a specific health issue or program). She has also conducted numerous trainings on reproductive health, youth-friendly services, community capacity enhancement, and other topics in various organizations. She has furthered her skills through project management training at Amref University in Kenya.
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