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On May 11, 2026, a successful training program on Communication and Conflict Management was delivered for female students of Arsi University at the Business Makerspace. The training aimed to enhance participants’ communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills, which are essential for academic, professional, and personal success.The program provided practical knowledge and interactive learning experiences that…

The Ethiopian–Djibouti Females at Makerspace (EtD-FaM) project successfully held its 7th General Meeting on March 31, 2026, in an online format, bringing together project partners to review progress and plan future activities.The meeting commenced with a welcoming address delivered by the Project Coordinator, who highlighted the importance of continued collaboration and commitment among partners to…

From 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟯𝟬 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 from Wollega University (Main, Shambu & Gimbi Campuses), Nekemte TVET, and Nekemte Polytechnic joined a two-day intensive training on:.𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 The training was officially opened by Dr. Gemeda Duguma, on behalf of 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗯𝗮, Vice President for Research…

Arsi University | 📅 December 22–23, 2025 The Ethiopian–Djibouti Females at Makerspace Project successfully conducted a two day training workshop on Grant Proposal Writing, Microsoft 365, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Arsi University Business Makerspace from December 22 to 23, 2025. The workshop was organized as part of the pilot implementation of the Arsi…

Empowering Female Innovators: Highlights from the EtD-FaM 5-Day In-Person Training of Trainers (ToT) Series The Ethiopian Djibouti Females at Makerspace (EtD-FaM) project successfully concluded its five-day In-Person Training of Trainers (ToT) series, held from November 6–10, 2025, at the Makerspace, Dire Dawa University. This in-person training served as a continuation of the previous five-day online…

International Conference on “The Future for Creativity and Innovation in Higher Education in Ethiopia” Successfully Concluded Dire Dawa University successfully hosted the International Conference on “The Future for Creativity and Innovation in Higher Education in Ethiopia” from November 4–5, 2025, at Dire Dawa East Star Hotel in a hybrid format. The conference was organized under…

Empowering Women Innovators Through University-Industry Collaboration! Ethiopia Djibouti Females at makerspaces (EtD-FaM ) project participated in a collaborative meeting on October 28,2025 at Addis Ababa with selected companies leading in innovation and makerspace development. The session, organized under the MaDE for UASs Project, brought together universities and industry partners to explore practical ways of achieving…

Empowering Women in Research and Innovation!The Ethiopian-Djibouti Females at Makerspace (EtD-FaM) project successfully conducted a two-day Grant Writing Workshop on October 23–24, 2025, at the Business Makerspace, Arsi University, in collaboration with the EU-funded FAITH Project under Kotebe University of Education (KUE).A total of 18 female instructors 14 from Arsi University and 4 from KUE…

Empowering Women Through Innovation: EtD-FaM Online Training of Trainers Concludes with ImpactThe Ethiopian Djibouti Females at Makerspace (EtD-FaM) project successfully concluded its Online Training of Trainers (ToT) series held from October 13–17, 2025. Hosted under Work Package 3 by the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (UNIBZ), the week-long virtual program brought together experts, educators, and innovators…

The 𝗘𝘁𝗗-𝗙𝗮𝗠 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗧𝗼𝗧) 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is happening this week, 𝟭𝟯–𝟭𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, as part of the @Ethiopian–Djibouti Female at Makerspace (EtD-FaM) Erasmus+ Project.The personalized ToT program focuses on five key areas:🔹 Makerspace Mastery🔹 Workplace Safety🔹 Leadership & Management🔹 Technology & Digital Creation🔹 Smart Female EntrepreneursTogether, we’re empowering women to lead sustainable, innovative…