On this International Day of Education, we celebrate the voices, ideas, and leadership of young people who are actively shaping inclusive, relevant, and sustainable education. At Partners in Education Ethiopia, we believe in building education with youth, not just for them.

PiEE convened a regional workshop to support the scale-up of the Splash Urban School WASH model across Amhara. With the model already delivering strong results in Bahir Dar, participating zones expressed commitment to join the effort and collaborate on expanding safe, healthy, and child-friendly WASH services. PiEE is proud to help advance this regional momentum.

PiEE delivered a three-day Teacher and Leader Capacity Development training at Biruh Tesfa Primary School, equipping educators with practical strategies in differentiated instruction, collaborative professional culture, and effective PLCs. Teachers applied their learning through hands-on lesson design, with early observations showing strong progress in student-centered practices. The initiative reinforces PiEE’s commitment to empowering educators and strengthening child-focused learning environments.

Partners in Education Ethiopia (PiEE) conducted a Menstrual Health training at Biruh Tesfa Primary School, creating a safe space for dialogue, confidence building, and shared learning among boys and girls. By the end, participants were named Gender Champions—ready to advocate for menstrual health, challenge stigma, and support a more inclusive school community.

Partners in Education Ethiopia delivered a comprehensive WASH training at Biruh Tesfa Primary School, equipping students and school staff with practical hygiene and sanitation skills. Participants explored handwashing, waste reduction, and environmental cleanliness before committing to lead as WASH Ambassadors—promoting healthier habits and helping build a cleaner, safer school environment.

For 55-year-old Adelach Kassa from Chagni Town, losing her sight meant losing her livelihood, and her daughter Seniet left school to care for her.

Thanks to Partners in Education Ethiopia and the Barzilai Foundation, Adelach received free cataract surgery at Dr. Solomon Eye Clinic.

Now she has regained her sight and independence, and Seniet can return to school.

Partners in Education Ethiopia is putting transparency and community collaboration into action in Bahir Dar. During the bid opening ceremony for the new Addis Amba Pre Primary School, local leaders, parents, and education officials came together to take part in an open and accountable selection process. The project will deliver 14 classrooms, accessible facilities, WASH infrastructure, and a playground, creating a safe and inclusive learning space for children

Flege Abay Primary School in Bahir Dar is proving that sustainability is possible when communities lead the way. 💧

With just 40,000 ETB for materials and 14,000 ETB saved through volunteer labour, the school now has repaired water systems and a new underground supply. Next up: a Menstrual Health & Hygiene room to support adolescent girls with dignity and care

With her first pair of eyeglasses through our campaign with Operation Eyesight, Yordanose is back in school, her grades are improving, and her dream to become an eye health professional is within reach.

At Addis Amba Primary School, girls once relied on a discreet yellow card system to manage menstruation. Today, that silence has been replaced by confidence. Through the PiEE SPLASH WISE project, stigma has faded, a Menstrual Hygiene Management room has been introduced, and girls now speak up for their needs, ensuring dignity, inclusion, and uninterrupted learning.