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Peace and sport day brings neighbourhoods together

Football, music and dialogue: a community day focused on tolerance and peaceful conflict resolution.

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Dr. Rozael Wossen
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Football, music and dialogue: a community day focused on tolerance and peaceful conflict resolution.

Justicia Center for Sustainable Development works with young people, women and communities across Ethiopia to turn ideas into livelihoods that last. This story is part of that work.

What happened

Young people from neighbouring communities played football, performed music and joined dialogue circles led by trained facilitators.

Participants worked through practical sessions on business planning, legal registration, pricing and marketing, then pitched their ideas to a panel of partners and mentors.

“We came as strangers and left as teammates.”
— Programme participant

Why it matters

Ethiopia’s young population is one of its greatest assets. Green enterprises can create jobs while tackling environmental pressures, from soil degradation to invasive species and agricultural waste.

  • Practical, market-relevant skills for young entrepreneurs
  • Six months of free legal and business advisory support
  • Links to partners, buyers and investors

In pictures

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What’s next

We will share updates as the programme continues. Follow our News & Media page and social channels for the next call for applications.

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