On April 7, 2026, AfriYAN Ethiopia Sidama Chapter, in collaboration with the Sidama Regional Youth Association and TaYA, hosted a Youth Summit in Hawassa focused on meaningful youth engagement in peace and health.
Key highlights
• Date: April 7, 2026
• Location: Hawassa, Sidama Region
• Venue: Near Northern Sidama Administration, Meskel Square
• Partners: AfriYAN Ethiopia Sidama Chapter, Sidama Regional Youth Association, TaYA
• Focus: Youth engagement in SRHR, peacebuilding, and leadership
Bringing youth and leaders together
The summit brought together young people, government officials, and development partners to engage in open dialogue on youth participation in health and peace. The platform created space for meaningful conversations, experience sharing, and collaboration across sectors.
Discussions and participation
A key presentation on meaningful youth engagement in health and peace set the stage for interactive discussions. Participants actively shared perspectives, challenges, and solutions, highlighting the importance of youth led approaches in building sustainable peace and improving community wellbeing.
Impact and outcomes
The event strengthened connections between youth and decision makers, encouraged collective responsibility, and promoted practical solutions driven by young people. Participants also received certificates of participation, recognizing their engagement and contribution.
Moving forward
AfriYAN Ethiopia remains committed to creating platforms that amplify youth voices, strengthen partnerships, and drive lasting impact in health, peace, and development across communities.
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