Reach for Change Ethiopia Social Entrepreneurs/Enterprise

Reach for Change Ethiopia is proud to celebrate one of our Change Leaders, AndE Mamma, at their 5th Annual Celebration and Market Linkage Partnership Workshop. We are honored to receive a certificate of recognition for our valued partnership and active participation in the Spirit of Mamma Love Project supporting meaningful efforts to empower disadvantaged women and promote environmental sustainability. The event also showcased the inspiring products created by Ande Mamma, reflecting the impact of purpose-driven innovation and community empowerment.

What does it really take for young entrepreneurs to turn ideas into real businesses? Our Senior Project Manager, Elsabeth Tsegaye, joined Exchange Series Episode 2 on enabling pathways for youth entrepreneurs, hosted by Don Bosco Tech Africa and Welthungerhilfe. The discussion brought together voices from across Africa on how young people transition into work and what support truly makes a difference. At Reach for Change Ethiopia, we see that an idea is just the beginning. Progress comes from testing ideas in real markets, staying resilient with limited resources, and solving everyday community challenges. But effort alone is not enough. Many still face barriers like limited access to finance, complex regulations, and weak market linkages. Closing these gaps is key to building sustainable, youth-led businesses that grow, create jobs, and drive impact.

መልካም ፋሲካ! ለእርስዎ እና ለቤተሰብዎ አስደሳች እና የተባረከ በዓል ይሁንላችሁ።

Building for Scale: Inside Our EdTech Immersion Week As the week progressed, the shift was clear. Conversations deepened, questions sharpened, and founders focused not just on what they are building, but how far it can go. As part of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, implemented by Reach for Change, fellows explored what scaling truly means in practice. Key highlights: ✅ Leadership and team building Strong teams and clear leadership are essential as growth brings pressure. ✅ Scaling operations Founders examined systems and structures needed to sustain growth. ✅ One on one reviews Each fellow reflected on what is working and what needs to evolve. The day also featured insights from Wariko Waita and a communications session by Joy Dorren Birra on branding and messaging. Scaling is not just about growth. It is about staying strong and purposeful.