A Defining Moment for a Growing Network
As a newly established platform dedicated to amplifying the collective voice of child rights organizations across Ethiopia, formulating a cohesive long-term strategy is essential. The newly presented plan outlines ECRAN’s core priority areas, operational goals, and advocacy frameworks designed to promote and safeguard the rights of children nationwide.
High-Level Engagement and Constructive Review
Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in detailed working sessions, offering vital feedback, structural suggestions, and programmatic additions to refine the final strategic document.
The workshop brought together a diverse group of key stakeholders:
Government Leadership: Key inputs were provided by officials from the Ministry of Women & Social Affairs (MoWSA), Addis Ababa Women & Children Affairs (AAWCSA), Oromia Bureau of Women and Children Affairs, and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Development & Donor Support: ECRAN acknowledges Save the Children International, whose generous funding and collaboration continue to underpin our initiative.
ECRAN’s Esteemed Member Network: ECRAN expresses deep appreciation to its active member organizations, whose unwavering dedication, hands-on efforts, and leadership continue to power the network's mission across every key area.
Partner Civil Society Organizations: Gratitude is extended to ERSHA, JeCCDO, ESSSWA, and CEHRO for their valuable participation and constructive inputs during the review session, as well as to those looking forward to joining as official ECRAN members in the near future.
Child Parliamentarians & Coalitions: Crucially, representatives from Addis Child-Led Initiative Coalitions : Child Parliament took center stage, providing real-world perspectives on the primary challenges facing youth today.
Technical Facilitation: The Walya Consulting Team earned wide praise for their thorough development of the strategic framework and their clear, engaging presentation during the session.
Looking Ahead
With the constructive contributions gathered from yesterday's workshop, the Walya Consulting Team and ECRAN leadership will incorporate the final additions into the document before its official launch. ECRAN extends its deepest appreciation to every participant, partner, and advocate who made this validation workshop a resounding success. Together, we are establishing a robust foundation for child advocacy in Ethiopia.