October 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

On October 10, 2024, AFF-ETH fellows initiated a strategic relationship with Shashemene Fana Radio against misinformation. This collaboration will use the radio station’s platform to upgrade fact-checkers’ work and educate the public for strengthening digital resilience in the West Arisi Zone and Surrounding in the Oromia region. #FactChecking #DigitalResilience

October 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

An inspiration to create the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Club is shared with Shashemene Catholic Hibret High School on October 10, 2024 through the participation of the AFF-ETH fellows. In the same way, with the school principal and local stakeholders, it works for the establishment of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) club aimed at arming 15-18-year-old students with the necessary critical media skills in combating misinformation and hate speech. #MediaLiteracy #YouthLeadership #MILClub.

October 10, 2024 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

October 10, 2024, Arica Fact Checking Fellows – ETH fellows held an engaging round table discussion at Tamra for Social Development with the participation of over 30 youth volunteers to discuss ways of safekeeping from misinformation and hate speech. Participants coming from modeling, theater, literature, and music presented personal experiences and emphasized that solutions to misinformation should come from the youth in the Oromia region. #YouthEmpowerment #EndMisinformation #CommunityEngagement”

June 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This is a virtual conference dedicated to inspiring and educating young activists and change-makers about peacebuilding, human rights, and social justice. The conference will feature renowned speakers, workshops, and interactive sessions, offering a platform for youth to learn, network, and collaborate on initiatives that promote peace and positive change in their communities and the world

February 17, 2024 @ 8:00 am – February 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

1st Session – Gendered Misinformation (In-person) was a two-day workshop exclusively for women, with 33 participants each day. The workshop aimed to introduce Gender Based Violence through the lens of Gendered Misinformation in digital media, including advertisements, word of mouth, and social norms, from the Ethiopian perspective. The first day consisted of a full-day workshop, followed by a half-day session on the second day.

October 2, 2023 @ 8:00 am – October 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Promoting Peace Through Social Media: #defyhatenow Ethiopia and Youth Sounding Board Ethiopia Collaborate

In the vibrant digital landscape of Ethiopia, where social media platforms connect people across diverse backgrounds, an innovative campaign is taking root—one that aims to harness the power of youth voices for peace. The collaboration between #defyhatenow Ethiopia and the Youth Sounding Board Ethiopia has sparked hope and engagement among young Ethiopians.

March 25, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Currently seeking participants from Bahir Dar and its surrounding areas for our workshop. We invite Journalists, Civil Society Leaders, local Youths, Women from grassroots organizations, Women with Disabilities, and University Students to join us in this enriching event.

En partenariat avec ActivSpaces & PEACE WATCH nous allons les former à l’utilisation des #OpenTech pour résoudre les problèmes techniques du quotidien🛠

Il s’agit aussi d’apporter notre contribution pour favoriser leur insertion socioprofessionnelle via l’acquisition des connaissances et des compétences en électronique et en technologie 📲

#defyhatenow shall be engaging three leading media associations (UPF, CAMASEJ and SNJC) to share perspectives on issues related to their work and their professional ethics.