I am Tsinat. And I am proof that even after the deepest wounds, hope can stand up again, open its own coffee shop, and serve the world with courage. What defines me is the strength I found in a place built for women like me a place called AWSAD

Breakthrough moments in Gudumale, Hawassa! 18 women & 12 men joined our Teacher & PTA Training on GBV prevention and school-based response. Grateful to UNFPA for partnering with us. #GBVPrevention #ChildProtection #AWSAD

AWSAD brought the right people together in Bishoftu. Police, Women Affairs, prosecutors & health officers 30 responders strengthening practical skills to prevent and respond to GBV. No long talks. Real learning. Stronger teamwork. A stronger response starts here. #EndGBV #AWSAD

☕ Community Dialogue – Akaki Aality Woreda 03 AWSAD hosted a powerful GBV discussion through a traditional coffee ceremony, bringing together women, youth, elders & local officials. Grounded in culture, the space encouraged shared learning & real community commitment. #NO2GBV

As the world marks #16DaysOfActivism, AWSAD stands with survivors and with every woman and girl whose safety is threatened in places both visible and invisible. We call on everyone to step into this fight. The digital world was created to connect us, not to harm us.

16 Days of Activism: #NoExcuse for online abuse Online and digital spaces should empower women and girls. Yet every day, for millions of women the digital world has become a minefield of harassment, abuse, and control. UNiTE to stop digital abuse against women and girls.

GBV prevention starts with men! 👏 In Akaki Kality, AWSAD engaged male leaders in discussions, drama & Q&A sessions for #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV. #MenAsPartners #EndGBV

This is not just her story, it’s the reality of countless women and girls. No survivor should walk this journey alone. During the #16DaysOfActivism, we shine a light on survivors’ realities and commit to ending GBV.

AWSAD’s men-centered GBV awareness campaign continues in Debre Birhan — and the engagement was powerful. Community leaders stepped forward with honest reflections, bold questions, and a shared commitment to ending GBV together.

Today we remember the women whose lives were cut short by violence mothers, daughters, sisters whose dreams will never be realized. Their voices were taken, but their story must move us. Let their memory be the fire that pushes us to speak out, to protect, to refuse silence.

✨ Honored to welcome Miss World Africa 2025, Hasset Dereje, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, to AWSAD Safe House. She met with Directress Maria Munir to discuss programs supporting GBV survivors and empowering women. #AWSAD #UNFPA #MissWorldAfrica #GBVPrevention

Community & religious leaders, and local government reps from Kalu & Kombolcha joined AWSAD’s #16DaysOfActivism. They discussed #GBV prevention & pledged to stand against violence toward women & girls. #MenForChange #EndGBV #CommunityLeadership #GenderEquality

Learn how the Association for Women’s Sanctuary and Development (AWSAD) AWSAD, a local partner of the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund, creates safe spaces where survivors of violence can heal, rebuild and reclaim their futures. #16 days ochaethiopia.exposure.co/safe-spaces-st…

AWSAD equipped school boys with I Am My Sister’s Keeper vests, inspiring them to become advocates for girls’ safety and dignity. Change starts with young voices.

“Today, I stand before you to make a promise. A promise to reject violence in all its forms in my home, in my community, and in my society. I pledge to respect every woman and girl, to listen, to support, and to speak out whenever I see harm, injustice, or silence. #EndGBV

For #16Days, Our Gender Focal Point reflects on 'Beyond Healing: Economic Empowerment as a Lifeline for Women and Girls Facing GBV'. AWSAD Read here👉bit.ly/4pUhkFU

“This child is not the crime. The crime was what happened to me,” said Hana, a young woman at our safe house expecting a baby conceived through rape. With support from UNFPA Ethiopia, Hana is rebuilding her life, gaining skills, and preparing to raise her child with dignity.

From trauma to talent: survivors at AWSAD are turning pain into art. Weaving, sewing, painting each creation tells a story of courage, hope, and rebirth. Strength and creativity can transform lives. Support their journey. Celebrate their art. #SurvivorsCreatingHope #Art

AWSAD safe houses, care goes beyond shelter—survivors receive immediate, confidential medical support that treats wounds, restores dignity, and begins healing. Stand with survivors. Support life-saving care. Speak out against violence. #HealingWithDignity

Inclusive GBV prevention means leaving no one behind. AWSAD facilitated a community dialogue with persons with disabilities to address barriers, double discrimination, and access to GBV services strengthening safety and dignity for all.