Episode 14: Miserak Tanga and Mekedes Dawit
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This podcast episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, features in-person translation by Risko Assefa, Vita's Community-led Learning Project Leader. It explores the transformative impact of Vita's initiatives in the Gamo Zone, focusing on women's empowerment through improved cooking technologies. The discussion highlights insights from Miserak Tanga, a Gender Expert in the South Ethiopia Government's Mine and Energy Department, and Mekedes Dawit, a Gender Expert in the Women and Children Affairs Department. They share how these technologies empower women economically and socially by reducing harmful smoke exposure, creating income opportunities, and enhancing their household and community decision-making roles. The episode also emphasises the potential for expanding this successful model across Ethiopia. Visit: https://vitaimpact.org/
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