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NEWFin Launches Young Women Development Program (YWDP)

NEWFin, the Network of Ethiopian Women in Finance, is excited to announce the launch of the Young Women Development Program (YWDP). This groundbreaking initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders...

Progress is Possible Despite It All …

We often find norms and traditions acting as subtle (or apparent) enforcers of detrimental standards. As a woman, you might catch these traditions acting as more of a hindrance than a help....

NEWFin held it’s second Premier Event

NEWFin held it's second Premier Event, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia On September 19, 2024 GC, NEWFin hosted its second premier event, titled “Mastering the Art of Communication,” at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, bringing together...

Trailblazers in Finance: A Conversation with Melika Bedri

Get ready to be inspired by one of the most influential women in the Ethiopian finance industry, Mrs. Melika Bedri, CEO of Zamzam Bank. In this must-watch episode, Mrs. Melika takes us...

Trailblazers in Finance: A Conversation with Berhane Demisse

In this exclusive series, Jotework Ayele sat down with Berhane Demisse, a trailblazer in Ethiopia's financial sector. NEWFin is a pioneering network dedicated to fostering empowerment and gender equality within Ethiopia's financial services...

NEWFin Launch

Today we celebrate the launch of the Network of Ethiopia’s Women in Finance (NEWFin), a pivotal initiative aiming to close the gender gap in the financial sector. With a deep commitment to...

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Progress is Possible Despite It All …

We often find norms and traditions acting as subtle...

NEWFin held it’s second Premier Event

NEWFin held it's second Premier Event, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia On...

Trailblazers in Finance: A Conversation with Melika Bedri

Get ready to be inspired by one of the...

The Impact of Networking on Women’s Empowerment in the Financial Industry

The essence of networking transcends the mere exchange of...

Overcoming Barriers for Women in Ethiopia’s Finance Industry

In Ethiopia’s finance industry, women professionals face a unique...

Introducing NEWFin: A Strategic Vision for Women in Finance

The finance sector in Ethiopia, mirroring global trends, has...