Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia, Cohort 1
Sisay Mitiku
Radio Show Producer/ Community Leader
Sisay Mitiku has studied Computer Science. He is a 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 "Zemene Haleyo."
Lelise Tamrat
University Student and Content creator
Lelise Tamrat is an Economics student who has actively participated in CSOs in various volunteer activities, including media initiatives (Zemene Halyo and Yewetatoch ), literature, and addressing gender-based violence in the West Arsi Zone, Oromia.
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.
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.