Edda Zekarias M.
@Edie_Zachs
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Advocacy/Comms/Media Director @Save_ChildrenET • Founder + Mentor @BerchiAfrica; #ETGirlGuides • Alumna 2014 @WASHFellowship; @IPSS_Addis & Erica’s mom 🥰
Addis - Nairobi - London
Joined March 2011
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Congratulates the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on Winning the Bid to Host COP32 Addis Ababa, 14 November 2025: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the Federal
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We leave with one thing in focus: collaboration continues after the room. Media partners, UNDP and the wider UN system each bring their own role. The value is in how we work together to shape the narrative of #Africa from #Africa. #OurStoryAfrica
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Great discussions at this insightful workshop. Thank you #UNDPAfrica!
📰 Day 3 of the #MediaClinic opened with a working session on development-oriented press briefings: 📎 Press kit essentials 🎙️ Spokesperson roles ⏱️ Frequency and timing 🔍 Ways to highlight impact clearly #OurStoryAfrica
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Excited to be in Addis Abba to perform at the #UNFSS Action Day Event: "YOUNG PEOPLE AS CHANGEMAKERS: How Art and Creativity are Driving Change and Sustainable Food Systems," co-organised by Government of Ethiopia, @ItalyAffairs and the @SDGaction #FoodSystems
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‘We need to teach our children to speak out and to take action’ Paola Andrade #FoodSecurity
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🗓️ Watch LIVE the UN @FoodSystems +4 Action Day event co-organised by @SDGaction, @italymfa & @MFAEthiopia. It'll spotlight the next generation of #foodsystems changemakers through art & action to address systemic #inequalities. Learn more: https://t.co/UXka2k1ADB
#UNFSS2025
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Calling on #Ethiopian Innovators! The second round Immunisation Innovation Accelerator opportunity is now open. Offering approx. $100K in grants to scale up #vaccine access solutions. Apply by July 27 >> https://t.co/a74DV3crTV
#ChildHealth #InnovationInAction
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Save the Children readies for second round of applications for its $1 million accelerator program supporting up to seven innovative solutions from Ethiopia and Nigeria targeting 'Zero Dose' children. https://t.co/HUrfoqh4Mq
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Save the Children is preparing to open the second round of applications for its $1 million Immunization Innovation Accelerator that will support seven innovative solutions from Ethiopia and Nigeria...
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Empowered by community & support, Munib*'s story in #Ethiopia's #Afar region is a testament to resilience. With the generous funding from @Irish_Aid & support from #SavetheChildren, his village thrives with nutritious fodder & hope for a brighter future for his children.
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Learning meets creativity in the #Amhara region of #Ethiopia, where Tsedey made the letter “ፀ” with #LEGO bricks. Playful, hands-on learning makes education fun and engaging—thank you @LEGOfoundation for bringing play to life in #Ethiopia!
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Play is how young children learn best! Our @LEGOfoundation - supported project equips teachers in #Ethiopia with tools and training to make learning fun. As the second International Day of Play approaches, we celebrate educators who help children thrive through play.
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[2/2] ...for zero-dose and under-immunised children. 👉Interested in joining? Fill out this quick form: https://t.co/UUM9fU3lAn (Submitting the form doesn’t guarantee attendance – selected organisations will receive an official invite.) Let’s innovate for impact at scale!
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[1/2] 🚀 Calling all health and immunisation innovators! As part of Immunisation Week, join us on April 29 for a panel session spotlighting the Immunisation Innovation Accelerator - featuring the Ministry of Health, Save the Children, and local innovators leading solutions...
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📢 Calling all young change-makers: @UNYouthAffairs is looking for the next #YoungLeaders! This is your chance to be recognized for your leadership catalyzing change in communities to help achieve the #SDGs🔥 Apply by 18 April 2025: https://t.co/TRugKdZtnu
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The AfCFTA Secretariat invites you to a virtual webinar on the rollout of the African Continental Technical Regulatory Framework (ACTReF). Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025 Time: 10:00 – 13:00 GMT Platform: Zoom This important session will explore how ACTReF supports the creation
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Great conversations @blueSpaceETH last week! Was so good to be back in the midst of phenomenal women @SemhalGuesh @kabanaleather @MafiMafi_et founder Mahi! Loved the ambiance and energy @EleniGabre - so looking forward to future convos! #womensmonth #inspirations
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🚀We are Excited to announce that we've launched the #BOOST project in the #Somali Region to improve children's immunisation rates from 30% to 60% in 2 years! Thanks to @GSK, 22 motorbikes & 21 tablets are now empowering healthcare heroes in the region. @savechildrenuk
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BABY FEET: New low-cost tools that measure a newborn baby’s foot to screen for prematurity or low birth weight have reached a major testing phase in #Ethiopia, the results of which may help tackle the leading cause of death among young children. https://t.co/upgBs0Y8VC
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Developed by Save the Children and Hawassa University College of Medicine & Health Sciences (HUCMHS), the easy-to-use screening tools are colour-coded and include a laminated card and a plastic tool...
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IGAD Ministers Endorse Child Policy Framework to Safeguard Children’s Rights Ministers responsible for Children’s Affairs from across the IGAD region are endorsing the IGAD Child Policy Framework, taking a significant step toward advancing children’s rights in East Africa. The
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