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HEUC Delivers Capacity Building Training for Women on Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Hope Enterprise University College (HEUC) successfully conducted a half day capacity building training on Leadership Development for Women and Entrepreneurship & Business Skills on January 02, 2026. The training was delivered to women employees from Nifas Silk Lafto Kifle Ketema, Wereda 01.
Organized by the Office of Research and Community Service, the program was facilitated by Ato Werash Debele and Ato Ateka Derso, lecturers in the Department of Management.
The session opened with welcoming remarks from Ato Temesgen G/Egziabher, Director of the Center of Excellence and Quality Enhancement. He highlighted HEUC’s vision and mission, emphasizing the University’s strong commitment to community service and the importance of empowering women through continuous capacity development.
The training sessions were highly interactive and well organized, providing a platform for participants to share experiences, discuss practical challenges, and reflect on ways to strengthen their professional roles.
The program concluded with closing remarks from Ato Tariku Dereso, Head of the Wereda Office of Labor and Skills. He expressed appreciation to HEUC for organizing such impactful training and underscored the importance of the partnership in enhancing the skills of workers in the Wereda. He also invited the University College to utilize local infrastructures including the GIM Center and sports fields as part of the ongoing collaboration.
HEUC remains committed to empowering communities through impactful training, strong partnerships, and sustainable development initiatives.

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Hope Enterprise University College Delivers Training on Change Management and Self-Development
On 14 November 2025, Hope Enterprise University College conducted a capacity-building training on Change Management and Self-Development and Management for forty team leaders of Lebbu Woreda One.
The program was organized by the Office of Research and Community Service and facilitated by Ato Demisew and Ato Feysa, lecturers in the Department of Management.
The trainees were warmly welcomed by Dr. Behailu Abebe and Ato Kasahun Amare, vice president for Administration and Finance and Research Community Services, respectively. Both of them underscored the importance of continuous professional development for local government leaders.
The training sessions were highly interactive and well organized, creating a platform for participants to share experiences and reflect on practical challenges within the Lebbu Woreda offices.
The program concluded with remarks from Ato Tariku Derso, Head of the Woreda Office of Labor and Skills. He emphasized that staff members will be encouraged to apply the skills gained from the training, and noted that HEUC will conduct a follow-up survey to assess implementation and impact in the coming period.

Hope Enterprise University College (HEUC) hosted the official inauguration of the acclaimed book “The Chaos Precinct: Johannesburg as a Port City” authored by Dr. Tanya Zack, a renowned South African urban planner and researcher at the Wits School of Architecture and Planning. The event took place in the University’s multipurpose hall and was organized by the School of Architecture.
The inauguration opened with a warm welcome address delivered by Dr. Behailu Abebe, Vice President for Research, Community Service, and Publication (VPRCS) of HEUC. In his remarks, Dr. Behailu emphasized the importance of urban scholarship and interdisciplinary dialogue in understanding migration, informality, and spatial transformation in African cities.
The session was facilitated by W/ro Keniko Duguma, Dean of the School of Architecture, who also served as the stage host throughout the program. Following the opening, insightful book reviews were presented by two distinguished scholars:
• Dr. Wubishet Berhanu, Associate Professor at EiABC, Addis Ababa University, and former City Manager of Addis Ababa City Administration; and
• Dr. Elias Yitbarek, Associate Professor at EiABC, known for his expertise in housing and urbanism.
Their reviews highlighted the book’s vivid exploration of how Ethiopian migrants have transformed Johannesburg’s inner city into a vibrant, informal trade hub—a “port city” of social and economic exchange far from the ocean.
After the reviews, Dr. Tanya Zack delivered an engaging author’s reflection, offering context on her research journey and insights into the intersections of migration, identity, and urban informality. A moderated panel discussion, led by Yohannes Tsegay, followed, encouraging dialogue between the author, faculty, and students on parallels between Johannesburg and Ethiopian urban experiences.
The event attracted more than one hundred attendees, including faculty, students, and guests from Hope Enterprise University College, Addis Ababa University, and other academic institutions. The closing remarks were made by Architect Enanu Girma of HEUC’s School of Architecture, who commended the event as a model for academic collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The program concluded with a tea and networking session, where participants engaged informally with Dr. Zack and the reviewers—marking the day as an inspiring celebration of scholarship, dialogue, and international collaboration.