Sweden in Ethiopia & AU

#StoriesOfChangeafrica In South Africa, Property Point is helping SMMEs in construction link decent work to business success. With @ilo_pretoria & Sweden’s support, they’ve added labour rights to their training—proving that fair work isn’t just right, it’s smart & sustainable.

🇸🇪 Sweden supports the 1st Pan-African Chefs Gathering in Addis Ababa, led by @Afsafrica under the #MyFoodIsAfrican campaign. Chefs, farmers & policymakers from 20+ countries unite to elevate African food heritage & shape inclusive food policies. #FoodSovereignty #SwedenInAfrica

#StoriesOfChange Displaced & widowed at 24, Ibsitu Mohammed from Oromia rebuilt her life with cash support & training funded by Sweden. She now raises livestock & dreams of opening a shop to ensure better opportunities for her children. #teamsweden

As H.E. Ambassador Hans Lundquist wraps up 5 years in Addis Abeba, he reflects on a journey of partnership, resilience & progress. 🇸🇪🇪🇹 His farewell comes as Ethiopia & Sweden mark 80 years of diplomatic ties next year. 📖 Read more via The Reporter: thereporterethiopia.com/46131/

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#storiesofchange Tsehay Ayalew, a mother of 3 from Shashemene, turned hardship into hope through Sweden supported Cash Plus training. From selling Injera, to running a coffee biz, raising chickens & joining a savings group- she’s building a future for her family. 📸Maria Asgele

#Nordic Ambassadors & PAPS Commissioner Bankole engaged on current peace & security issues in Africa. Nordics support priorities of the AU. Also, an opportunity to bid farewell as the Swedish Ambassador is leaving Addis Ababa after 5 years of service & commitment as PR to the AU

#storiesofchange Forced to flee Kassalare, Amina Moussa Adoum found refuge & opportunity through paid community work. With her earnings, she bought livestock, ensuring stability & income. @UNDPWACA @PNUD_Tchad

H.E President Taye Atske-Selassie bade farewell to the Ambassadors of Canada🇨🇦 Sweden🇸🇪and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦The President commended the Ambassadors for their contribution in strengthening relations between their respective countries and #Ethiopia during their tenure.

🇸🇪 Sweden marks the signing of a new 🇺🇳 partnership to strengthen human rights in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia. With a $2.1M programme, we support accountability, civic space & inclusive participation—advancing justice, monitoring, and survivor empowerment. #HumanRights #SwedenInEthiopia

The NRC, in collaboration with the Folke Bernadotte Academy of Sweden-FBA, is conducting a three-day Training of Trainers focused on Reintegration, Entrepreneurship, and Job Opportunities for Ex-Combatants. Participants include representatives from NRC headquarters, branch…

#storiesofchange Meet Almaz Sisay, an entrepreneur from Assosa. With a 50K ETB loan from Ehitmamachoch Saving & Credit Cooperative, she opened a coffee house. Now, she deposits 4400 ETB monthly, earns 30K ETB, employs one person & advises, “Always pursue your dreams. #teamsweden

We’ve signed HARP 3.0 with @LPI_voices! 🇸🇪 A 60 MSEK program to uplift marginalized voices in the Horn of Africa, focusing on: 🔹 Secure Borderlands 🔹 Inclusive Justice 🔹 Climate Voices In close collaboration with @_AfricanUnion & @IGADsecretariat. #HARP3

H.E. Ambassador Hans Henric Lundquist, Sweden's Permanent Representative to the @_AfricanUnion , @IGADsecretariat & UNECA, as well as Ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti, highlighted the European Union's commitment to freedom of movement and labour migration. He reaffirmed…

#StoriesOfChange: Meet Kadidia Bamba from Bamako 🇲🇱- a determined entrepreneur building a thriving livestock business that supports her family & creates jobs. With support from the Sweden-funded cross-border pastoralism program, her journey is one of resilience & hope #teamsweden

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador @SMHaderaAbera, held a meeting today with Hans Henric Lundquist, Ambassador of the Kingdom of #Sweden to Ethiopia, at his office. The two sides acknowledged the longstanding ties between #Ethiopia and Sweden, and emphasized the…

Last week Sweden joined the 2025 #ForumDeBamako in Mali — a key platform for dialogue on peace & development in the Sahel. We reaffirmed our commitment to inclusive growth, resilience & peace. #Sahel #TeamSweden #Peace #Resilience