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Author: Heidi

Industrial park childcare center

By Heidi

On February 27, at Yirgalem Integrated Agro-Industrial Park – IAIP, we marked a historic milestone: The official inauguration of the first industrial park childcare center! Renovated and furnished with support from the Erna & Knut Eng’s Children Foundation, this innovative center will start by serving 50 children, but can accommodate up to 90 children, empowering … Continued

Partnership with UNIDO

By Heidi

We are proud to announce our recent collaboration with UNIDO in providing training for childcare assistants at the Yirgalem Integrated Agro-Industrial Park – IAIP! This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring the efficient use of the renovated and furnished childcare center, which are now ready to accommodate up to 100 children. From December 15–20, … Continued

Article in Addis Standard

By Heidi

How might investing in the care economy transform not only individual lives but also the economic trajectory of a nation? Investing in the care economy is essential for inclusive growth, yet it remains under-recognized. Despite its vital role, representing approximately 9% of global GDP when unpaid time is factored in, care work remains largely invisible. … Continued

10 Years in Ethiopia!

By Heidi

24th October 2024 marks a significant milestone for Partnership for Change (PfC); 10 years of creating lasting impact in Ethiopia! A journey of empowering women, strengthening families, and building brighter futures. The journey for Partnership for Change (PfC) began with a mission to support women through entrepreneurship and jobcreation. However, as we worked alongside communities, we uncovered … Continued

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

By Heidi

Globally, women own 1 of 3 businesses. Yet, they face significant barriers like limited access to financing, lack of childcare support, and gender bias in the workplace. Women entrepreneurs are powerful agents of change, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering resilience in their communities. In Ethiopia many women juggling unpaid care responsibilities while striving to … Continued

Ready to Make a Difference

By Heidi

On November 2, 2024, 66 daycare assistants graduate from our six-month training program, a critical step towards addressing Ethiopia’s shortage of trained childcare providers. Since we launched this initiative seven years ago, our Montessori-inspired training has equipped over 370 graduates with the skills and knowledge to deliver quality care and education.This rigorous training empowers childcare … Continued

Menelik Childcare Centre Reopens

By Heidi

The successful launch of the newly renovated Menelik Elementary School Childcare Centre took place mid September! Thanks to the local volunteer committee, the government partners, Et Rikere Liv and PfC, 90 children now have a safe, nurturing environment, allowing low income mothers to work. Key Highlights: • Empowering Women: With access to quality childcare, mothers can … Continued

Securing quality in ECCE centres

By Heidi

In April 2024, PfC conducted a supervisor training in Addis Ababa for ECCE-centres. This was the 3rd gathering out of 4. 27 candidates from several ministries, state agencies and the City of Addis participated. The participants had lessons in quality assurance, planning, budgeting, child development, child psychology, how to sustain staff’s competences, leadership, emergencies, collaboration … Continued