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πŸ† Eshetu Girma Lifetime SBC Award

Highlights from the 3rd Annual General Assembly Meeting of EHEPA! Eshetu Girma Lifetime SBC Award The Eshetu Girma Lifetime SBC Award was presented to Dr. Guda Alemayehu in recognition of his outstanding contribution and commitment to Social and Behavior Change (SBC). Congratulations, Dr. Guda! And thank you to all EHEPA members for making the gathering a meaningful celebration of collaboration and professional excellence. Date: September 17, 2026 Location: The Grand Palace Suites Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia #EHEPA #AnnualGeneralAssembly #EshetuGirma #LifetimeSBCAward #DrGudaAlemayehu #SBC #SocialAndBehaviorChange #HealthPromotion #Networking #Collaboration

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The 3rd Annual General Assembly of EHEPA

The Ethiopian Health Education & Promotion Professionals Association (EHEPA) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual General Assembly, bringing together health education and promotion professionals, practitioners, researchers, and partners to reflect on achievements, strengthen collaboration, and advance the field of behavioral science in Ethiopia. Theme β€œHonoring the Legacy, Advancing Behavioral Science” The General Assembly will provide an important platform for EHEPA members to celebrate the association’s progress, discuss emerging priorities, share experiences, and shape the future direction of health education, health promotion, and social and behavior change in Ethiopia. Date: 17 September 2026 Venue: The Grand Palace Suites Hotel, Addis Ababa Participants: All EHEPA members are invited Members are encouraged to mark their calendars and join this important annual gathering as we honor our achievements and work together toward advancing behavioral science and evidence-based practice in Ethiopia. EHEPA – Advancing Health Education, Health Promotion, and Behavioral Science in Ethiopia.

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EHEPA Seminar 41

EHEPA SEMINAR 41 Title Explore the Capacity, Barriers, and Facilitators of SBC implementation in health and development organizations in Ethiopia: Qualitative study Organizer Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion Professionals Association (EHEPA) Brief biography of the presenter Elias Assefa is a Public Health Specialist and researcher with expertise in health promotion, behavioral sciences, social and behavioral change (SBC), and public health research. He holds an MPH in Health Promotion from Bahir Dar University, graduating with very great distinction, and a BSc in Public Health from Mizan-Tepi University. He currently works as a Research Assistant at the Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion Professional Association (EHEPA), where he contributes to research, SBC, and health promotion initiatives. He has extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and public health program implementation. He has also contributed to the collection, organization, and analysis of SBC materials and resources from government institutions and non-governmental organizations to support evidence generation and program improvement. Date & Time Friday Aug 28, 2026 β‹… 11am – 12pm (East Africa Time) Modality Virtual Meeting link Description of the Presentation This presentation will share findings from a qualitative study exploring the capacity, barriers, and facilitators influencing Social and Behavior Change (SBC) implementation among health and development organizations in Ethiopia. The presentation will highlight the existing organizational capacity for SBC planning, implementation, and monitoring, as well as key strengths, gaps, and variations across organizations. The presentation will conclude by highlighting practical recommendations for strengthening SBC institutionalization, capacity development, coordination, financing, M&E, community ownership, and the sustainability of SBC programs in Ethiopia. Download

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Call for Application – Graphic Designer…….Closed

Call for Application –GRAPHIC DESIGNER   Organization: Ethiopian Health Education and PromotionProfessional Association (EHEPA)Position: Graphic designerLocation: Addis AbabaEmployment Type:  ContractDuration: 2 weeksRequired Number of Positions: one Organizational Background & JobDescription The Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion ProfessionalsAssociation (EHEPA) is a legally registered Civil Society Organization,established in December 2021. EHEPA is dedicated to improving the health andwell-being of Ethiopian citizens by promoting healthy behaviors, preventingdiseases, and supporting treatment seeking and adherence to services targetingboth communicable and non- communicable conditions, including maternal andchild health.In collaboration with UNICEF Ethiopia, EHEPA is conducting a study to assessthe existing capacity, barriers, and facilitators related to the planning,implementation, and monitoring of Social and Behavior Change (SBC)interventions within selected health and development organizations in AddisAbaba including Regional Health Bureaus. The study aims to strengthen thedesign, sustainability, and scale-up of SBC programs across sectors. Job Summary/Key Responsibilities The graphic designer swill be expected to: 1. The consultant will provide graphicdesign services to transform the provided draft project report into aprofessionally designed and visually appealing final report document. Obligation of the Graphic Designer a.    Designthe Report Layout: Develop aprofessional layout for the project report, including page structure,typography, color scheme, and visual style consistent with the project ororganizational branding. b.    Formatthe Content: Format theprovided draft report into a well-structured and visually organized document,including headings, subheadings, tables, charts, and text alignment. c.    VisualElements: Create or refinevisual elements such as icons, infographics, charts, and illustrations toimprove clarity and presentation of the content. d.    BrandingCompliance: Ensure thedesign aligns with the organization’s branding guidelines, including logos,colors, and fonts, if provided. e.    Coverand Section Design: Designan attractive cover page and section divider pages where appropriate. f.     Revisions: Revise the design based on feedback providedby the client until the final version is approved. g.    QualityAssurance: Ensureconsistency in formatting, spacing, visual hierarchy, and overall readabilitythroughout the report. h.    FinalDeliverables: Submit thefinal designed report in agreed formats (e.g., editable source file, PDF forprinting, and/or web-ready version). i.     TimelyDelivery: Complete andsubmit the designed report within the agreed timeline. RequiredQualifications & Skills Β· A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related discipline.Β· Prior experience in Graphics Design is appreciated. Β· Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills.Β· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates areinvited to submit their application via email toehepaehepa@gmail.com within ten (10) working days of thisannouncement. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants mustinclude the following documents: Β· A letter ofapplicationΒ· Updated curriculumvitae (CV)Β· Copies of academicdegrees and other relevant supporting documents. Deadline for Application Applications must be submitted within Ten (10) days followingthe publication of this announcement. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse(PSEA) Commitment EHEPA maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward SexualExploitation and Abuse (SEA). All forms of sexual exploitation and abuse areincompatible with the universally accepted norms, values, principles andstandards that underpin our organization. Protection from Sexual Exploitationand Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone. All selected candidatesmust comply with EHEPA’s PSEA Policy and uphold the highest standards ofprofessional conduct. Any breach will result in immediate termination of contract. Equal Opportunity Statement EHEPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity andare committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race,ethnicity, religion, gender, disability status, or any other characteristicprotected by law.

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π’π­π«πžπ§π π­π‘πžπ§π’π§π  𝐒𝐁𝐂 π“π¨π πžπ­π‘πžπ«

We are pleased to participate in the national consultative workshop on Costing and Financing of Social and Behavior Change, organized by the Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia in partnership with Africa CDC. The workshop brings together key stakeholders to explore sustainable financing mechanisms and strengthen the institutionalization of SBC as a core component of Ethiopia’s health system. We are also honored to present findings from our recent Capacity and Needs Assessment of Social and Behavior Change in Ethiopia, contributing evidence to inform strategic investments and strengthen the country’s SBC ecosystem. 𝑾𝒆 π’π’π’π’Œ π’‡π’π’“π’˜π’‚π’“π’… 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 π’…π’Šπ’”π’„π’–π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’π’” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’„π’π’π’π’‚π’ƒπ’π’“π’‚π’•π’Šπ’—π’† π’‚π’„π’•π’Šπ’π’π’” 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 π’˜π’Šπ’π’ 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 π’”π’–π’”π’•π’‚π’Šπ’π’‚π’ƒπ’π’† 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’Šπ’Žπ’‘π’‚π’„π’•π’‡π’–π’ 𝑺𝑩π‘ͺ π’Šπ’π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’‚π’•π’Šπ’—π’†π’” π’Šπ’ π‘¬π’•π’‰π’Šπ’π’‘π’Šπ’‚.

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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 π„π―π’ππžπ§πœπž 𝐭𝐨 π€πœπ­π’π¨π§: π’π­π«πžπ§π π­π‘πžπ§π’π§π  𝐒𝐁𝐂 𝐒𝐧 π„π­π‘π’π¨π©π’πš

We convened stakeholders, SBC implementing partners, and experts to disseminate the findings of our recent study on the π‘ͺπ’‚π’‘π’‚π’„π’Šπ’•π’š 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑡𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 π‘¨π’”π’”π’†π’”π’”π’Žπ’†π’π’• 𝒐𝒇 π‘Ίπ’π’„π’Šπ’‚π’ 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π‘©π’†π’‰π’‚π’—π’Šπ’π’“ π‘ͺπ’‰π’‚π’π’ˆπ’† (𝑺𝑩π‘ͺ) π’‚π’Žπ’π’π’ˆ π’Šπ’Žπ’‘π’π’†π’Žπ’†π’π’•π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’π’“π’ˆπ’‚π’π’Šπ’›π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’π’” π’Šπ’ π‘¬π’•π’‰π’Šπ’π’‘π’Šπ’‚, which was conducted in collaboration with UNICEF Ethiopia. The workshop created an opportunity to reflect on the findings, exchange perspectives, and discuss actionable recommendations for advancing evidence-based SBC interventions in Ethiopia. We hope that the recommendations from this study will serve as valuable evidence and inform future strategies, SBC investments, and capacity-strengthening efforts to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of SBC implementation in Ethiopia. The study summary and key recommendations will soon be available on our website. We sincerely thank all participants and partners for their valuable contributions and commitment to strengthening the SBC work in Ethiopia. πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘

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EHEPA Seminar 40

EHEPA SEMINAR 39 Title Title: From Global Consensus to Local Action: Driving Health Literacy Forward in Ethiopia Organizer Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion Professionals Association (EHEPA) Brief biography of the presenter Dr. Guda Alemayehuβ€”a globally recognized Ethiopian health literacy leader and co-author of the recently published Economist Impact report, “From Consensus to Action: Driving Progress on Health Literacy. This seminal report, developed with leading global experts, reveals that low health literacy affects nearly one in four adults across 40 countries, costing health systems billions annually. More critically, it shifts the responsibility from individual patients to systems, governments, and professionals. Date & Time Friday May 8, 2026 β‹… 11am – 12pm (East Africa Time) Modality Virtual Meeting link https://meet.google.com/ipe-tkag-xuc?hs=224 Description of the Presentation In this one-hour session, I will translate global consensus into actionable insights for Ethiopia. Drawing on my leadership of the African Health Literacy Network and lessons from successful national programs (including Ethiopia’s own Health Extension Programme), I will outline five concrete opportunities for action: adopting a whole-of-society approach, making health literacy a core organizational capability, co-creating inclusive information resources, combating misinformation, and strengthening measurement. The presentation will help to understand how health literacy can drive health equity, save lives, and reduce costsβ€”starting right here in Ethiopia. Download

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EHEPA Seminar 39

EHEPA SEMINAR 39 Title Title: From Global Consensus to Local Action: Driving Health Literacy Forward in Ethiopia Organizer Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion Professionals Association (EHEPA) Brief biography of the presenter Dr. Guda Alemayehuβ€”a globally recognized Ethiopian health literacy leader and co-author of the recently published Economist Impact report, “From Consensus to Action: Driving Progress on Health Literacy. This seminal report, developed with leading global experts, reveals that low health literacy affects nearly one in four adults across 40 countries, costing health systems billions annually. More critically, it shifts the responsibility from individual patients to systems, governments, and professionals. Date & Time Friday May 8, 2026 β‹… 11am – 12pm (East Africa Time) Modality Virtual Meeting link https://meet.google.com/ipe-tkag-xuc?hs=224 Description of the Presentation In this one-hour session, I will translate global consensus into actionable insights for Ethiopia. Drawing on my leadership of the African Health Literacy Network and lessons from successful national programs (including Ethiopia’s own Health Extension Programme), I will outline five concrete opportunities for action: adopting a whole-of-society approach, making health literacy a core organizational capability, co-creating inclusive information resources, combating misinformation, and strengthening measurement. The presentation will help to understand how health literacy can drive health equity, save lives, and reduce costsβ€”starting right here in Ethiopia. Download

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Data collectors training under the C-PHEM national training assessment

From April 20-24 2026, our team delivered two rounds of training to data collectors as part of our upcoming study under the C-PHEM national training program for community health workers This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and UNICEF Ethiopia, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening community health systems through evidence-based approaches. πŸ‘ We appreciate the research team and participants for their dedication and look forward to generating valuable insights to support community public health emergency management initiatives.

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