Join the Mastercard Foundation & Arts TV tonight for the 6th youth seminar on AWAQI, an initiative of the BRIDGES Programme. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore impactful initiatives! Don't miss it: lnkd.in/dQCjNnSP

Women-owned wonder!  JEWATA, a garment factory in Hawassa, is blazing a trail with support from the BRIDGES program and the Mastercard Foundation. Discover how TATARI YENEGE SERA FETARI is making a difference in empowering skilled workers. #JEWATA Mastercard Foundation #WomenInBusiness

Don't miss out! Dive deeper into the BRIDGES Programme's AWAQI initiative tonight on ARTs TV at 8:00 PM. #BRIDGESProgramme #AWAQI #development

Just in: The National Bank of Ethiopia has launched a national financial education module for youth and MSMEs with collaboration from the Mastercard Foundation & First Consult, to standardize financial education and equip citizens with knowledge to make informed financial decisions.

First Consult's Blue Book, the annual Ethiopian microeconomic analysis, is live! Get exclusive insights & download here: firstconsultet.com/knowledge_mate… #BlueBook #Ethiopia #FirstConsult

Happy #MayDay! Let's celebrate workers worldwide and support local businesses! BRIDGES empowers MSMEs and creates youth employment. Together, let's build a brighter future! #MayDay #MSMEs #YouthEmpowerment #BRIDGES #MESMER

Join us at the BRIDGES Programme 5-year journey event as we are sharing valuable lessons & experiences gained in our five-year journey. BRIDGES is implemented by First Consult in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Over 514,404 jobs created for Ethiopian youth, 56% women.

Through determination and a helping hand from the BRIDGES programme implemented by @FirstConsultEth in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, Abel Belema transformed a small poultry farm into a thriving agribusiness. #agribusiness #entrepreneur

First Consult in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation supported Ayalnesh Fashion through the BRIDGES Programme to bring their idea into business. Read the story behind Ayalew Fashion! #FirstConsult #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #Ethiopia

National Bank of Ethiopia and Mastercard Foundation Launch Comprehensive Financial Education Module for Youth and MSMEs addisinsight.net/2024/08/nation…

Thrilled to announce a major milestone for Wasasa Microfinance! With support from the BRIDGES Programme, they’ve launched an Interest-Free Banking window, driving financial inclusion for Muslim communities. A big win for Wasasa & underserved individuals and businesses!

Two young entrepreneurs from Waliso have turned their passion into a successful animal feed business, thanks to the BRIDGES Programme. They're now supporting hundreds of smaller businesses and giving back to their community.

Hear the BRIDGES Programme's impact firsthand as Henok Tenna, Programme Lead, joins the AWAQI podcast to discuss job creation & more. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/V6FNLNmy-VI #Ethiopia #MSMEs #BRIDGES

Frehiwot Tekeste and her four friends transformed their passion into a successful sock manufacturing business with support from the BRIDGES Programme, a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This is a true testament to the potential of women in entrepreneurship!

Empowering Ethiopia’s 17.6% PWD population is essential for growth. BRIDGES findings show many prefer self-employment, offering flexibility and dignity. How can we create more opportunities for inclusive empowerment? #EconomicGrowth #PWDEmpowerment #InclusiveEconomy #Ethiopia

Henok Tenna, BRIDGES Programme Lead, reflects on key insights from tackling crises like COVID-19 and building impactful partnerships throughout the programme's years. Learn more in our Knowledge Compendium (2019-2024): firstconsultet.com/api/containers…

🎉 Congrats to Liyu Microfinance for securing its license to offer interest-free services! With support from the BRIDGES Programme & Mastercard Foundation, this milestone strengthens Ethiopia’s finance ecosystem and promotes inclusive growth.

Robel Daniel, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead for the BRIDGES Programme and his team, tracked and measured dizzying 910K+ jobs created for the youth and women in Ethiopia via 30+ interventions, turning data into actionable insights. Explore their journey: lnkd.in/euTGa6gH

We're happy to share that our beloved Chairman, Dr. Ahmed Kellow, was recently honored at a grand recognition & award ceremony hosted by Ethiopian Airlines, celebrating his remarkable contributions as a former CEO. Congratulations Dr. Ahmed ! lnkd.in/ehe23BNZ Ethiopian Airlines

We’re Collecting CVs! If you qualify for the Financial Inclusion Consultant or Research Associate position, send your CV to [email protected] Don’t forget to include your contact details, experience, and skills. Tag anyone who might be interested! #Opportunities