Piecing Together
The Values of Peace

Founded by visionary youth, Positive Peace Ethiopia is a beacon of hope, tirelessly working to weave the fabric of peace through education, advocacy, and action. Join our cause.

Recent Projects

Peace Education

Empowering Youth through Peace Education: A Pathway to Positive Peace In a world where the echoes of conflict are heard far too often, the role of youth in crafting a...

The University and School Peace Ambassadorial Program

Positive Peace Ethiopia engages students from high schools and universities in becoming peace ambassadors. High school participants lead peace clubs and foster conflict resolution and peace culture...

Entoto Peace Walk

The “Entoto Peace Walk” is dedicated to promoting positive peace and peacebuilding in Ethiopia. The project unites young volunteers to foster dialogue, build a sense of community and...

About Positive Peace Ethiopia

Positive Peace Ethiopia is a youth led organization founded in September 2021. Through engaging talks, we spark vital conversations. Our online warriors tackle hate speech, turning the digital world kinder. With each blood donation event, we show peace is action. Representing hope globally, we stand as delegates on international stages. Digital peace education, in-person workshops, and school programs shape young peace ambassadors. Together, weʼre not just dreaming of a peaceful tomorrow; weʼre crafting it today. Join us, and be a part of the ripple that turns into a wave of positive change.

Positive Peace Ethiopia
Focus Areas

Fostering Sustainable Peace: Integrating Youth, Women, and Environmental Initiatives

Youth Peace and Security

Youth peace and security initiatives are vital, empowering young individuals as key contributors to durable peace. These efforts acknowledge the importance of youth engagement in peacebuilding, leveraging their insights and innovative approaches to enhance societal resilience against conflict.

Women Peace and Security

Women’s involvement in peace and security is essential for creating inclusive solutions that address the root causes of conflict and promote sustainable peace. Recognizing women’s roles not only as beneficiaries but as active leaders in peace processes ensures diverse perspectives are considered, leading to more effective and lasting outcomes in peacebuilding efforts.

Environmental Peacebuilding

Environmental peacebuilding merges natural resource management with conflict resolution, promoting sustainable development and peace. By addressing ecological challenges that can lead to conflict, this strategy fosters community collaboration, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable peace, illustrating the critical link between environmental care and societal harmony.

Upcoming Events & Workshops

October 2024
Oct 29
29 October 2024
Civic Incubation Center Conference, CIPE, Addis Abeba,

The 'Navigating the Digital Storm' session took place on October 29, 2024, at CIPE's Civic Incubation Center in Addis Ababa. The event brought business leaders, media professionals, and policymakers together […]

Oct 11
11 October 2024

We graduated our first cohort of the Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship (AFF-ETH) on October 11, 2024, in Shashemene, Oromia Region. The fellows spoke of their works and future actions like tackling […]

Oct 09
09 October 2024
Entoto Natural Park, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

On October 9th, 2024, an inspiring Entoto Peace Walk and Community Meetup at Entoto Natural Park, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event brought together 20 women community leaders to address Gender-Based […]

March 2024
Mar 25
25 March 2024
Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar, Amhara Ethiopia

In collaboration with #defyhatenow Ethiopia, we conducted a hate speech mitigation workshop in Bahirdar, focusing on the Amhara region. To address the spread of hate speech on social media and […]

Mar 09
09 March 2024
Jimma University, MVJ4+R95
Jimma, Oromia 378 Ethiopia

A Hate speech mitigation workshop in Jimma, Oromia region, as part of the #defyhatenow Ethiopia project, aimed to empower individuals to combat hate speech by raising awareness of its prevalence […]

Our Partners

Our partnerships and affiliations are the backbone of our mission, creating a united front for peace. By collaborating with diverse organizations and networks, we leverage collective strengths, share knowledge, and multiply our impact. Together, we’re building a more peaceful, equitable world, demonstrating the power of unity in driving sustainable change and development.