Gebre Bogaletch_visit at ITM

Winner of the King Baudoin African Development Prize Winner of the King Baudoin African Development Prize

2012-132012-13 Bogaletch Gebre

Traditional ceremonies to celebrate elemination of harmfull practices

Ceremonies for « uncut girls »

Women speaking up

Involvement of Men

Why prize winner

• Inspiring leader turning « anger » into passion and commitment

• Effective agent of change for women and voiceless

• Tenacity to adress womens emancipation, rights and social injustice

• Works with communities towards change they value « let them discover their own power »

Why prize winner

• The results and measurable impact on the ground

• Sytematic methods and Mulitplicative effect in Ethiopia and beyond

• Integrated, holistic and balanced approach

Role model for African women