World Merit Ethiopia

Hello friends, I've got great news for you!

Are you a Change maker?
Are you passionate about development?
Do you desire an opportunity to contribute to global transformation?

If yes, then is just for you.

*Merit360* is a 'one-of-a-kind', annual event organized by World Merit which provides a unique platform for 360 young leaders from all over the world to meet, interact, learn and collaborate beyond borders and beliefs with a view to contributing towards the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals; and in turn, make the world a better place. Cool, init?

You can now register to be a part of Merit360 in;
- Belize: belize.merit360.org
- New York: www.merit360.org/application

This is your opportunity to be a part of something BIG.
Don't be told; *Apply NOW...*

Merit360 2017 Application Would any of your friends be interested in this program? If so, you can recommend them by typing their name and email address below!

International Youth Day is on 12 August. If you are organize an event, let send your planned activity to [email protected], for mapping it on the IYD World Map of Events: http://bit.ly/28L2fEH.

International Youth Day is on 12 August. Need some ideas on what to do to organize your own International event or activity? Check out the IYD toolkit! If you organize an event, let us know by sending your planned activity to [email protected], and we’ll map it on the IYD World Map of Events: http://bit.ly/28L2fEH

** OPPORTUNITY ALERT! **
Our friends over at the Humble Smile Foundation are looking for paid interns to work on commission as part of their global team! We are really excited to bring you this amazing opportunity.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a term business must live by. For-profit opened a window for non-profit goals. As an applicant, it is your challenge to tap into business’ CSR budget to invest in Humble Brush by buying a toothbrush, and giving a smile.
Check it out and apply now: http://bit.ly/2a0mE78

Great people joined us at the British Consul Generals residence in Los Angeles. We have made more friends and connections - all of whom have been asked to support the diverse members and projects of World Merit.

GLOBAL BAKE SALE OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!!

To support our community, World Merit will through our Global Bake Sale partner, Faith in Nature, offer financial support in the amount of 10 British pounds to the first 50 people who submit an interest form!

The top 5 most "impact-full" fundraisers for the Global Bake Sale on March 31st will then receive, if needed, additional funding that will secure a place for you at Merit360!

The 10 pounds for our first 50, as well as the amount that will be given for the selected top 5 events will be credited to your fundraising page after the Global Bake Sale on March 31st.

In order to receive full recognition for running a Global Bake Sale event on March 31st you will need to fill in an “Interest Form” before the event, as well as an “Impact Form” after the event.

Fill in an interest form now to participate and you will receive more information! http://worldmerit.org/events/bake-sale.aspx

GLOBAL BAKE SALE OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!!

To support our community, World Merit will through our Global Bake Sale partner, Faith in Nature, offer financial support in the amount of 10 British pounds to the first 50 people who submit an interest form!

The top 5 most "impact-full" fundraisers for the Global Bake Sale on March 31st will then receive, if needed, additional funding that will secure a place for you at Merit360!

The 10 pounds for our first 50, as well as the amount that will be given for the selected top 5 events will be credited to your fundraising page after the Global Bake Sale on March 31st.

In order to receive full recognition for running a Global Bake Sale event on March 31st you will need to fill in an “Interest Form” before the event, as well as an “Impact Form” after the event.

Fill in an interest form now to participate and you will receive more information! http://worldmerit.org/events/bake-sale.aspx

EARTH HOUR! Turn off your lights for one hour, coming Saturday (March 19th) at 8.30pm LOCAL time. Will you join us? Pledge here:
http://members.worldmerit.org/in…/take-action/earth-hour/169 and let's do this together!

Everywhere in the world between 8.30 and 9.30pm local time, everyone is encouraged to turn off all non-essential lights as a symbolic gesture of concern and respect towards Earth!



Switch off your light for one hour and let's us know here:
http://members.worldmerit.org/in…/take-action/earth-hour/169

EARTH HOUR!

We invite you to take part in this year’s Earth Hour this coming Saturday, March 19th.

Everywhere in the world between 8.30 and 9.30pm local time, everyone is encouraged to turn off all non-essential lights as a symbolic gesture of concern and respect towards Earth!



Show your support here:
http://members.worldmerit.org/index.php/take-action/earth-hour/169

**OPPORTUNITY ALERT**

Tackle climate change, start your own project, get funding AND win a fully funded place on Merit360? Sound good? Then you should apply for the Youth Climate Action Challenge.

Together with Action Connected, we are looking for individuals and start ups who have a great project plan that tackles United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action. Submit your project action plan, get feedback, do research and find funding, to win ONE OF THREE (!) fully funded place on Merit360 in the USA August-September 2016. The three runner ups have amazing prizes too...

Read all about it here: http://worldmerit.org/opportunities/action-connected.aspx
Or just apply already: http://members.worldmerit.org/…/youth-climate-action-ch…/162

HURR!Y!!! APPLY today!

Up to 25 Full Travel Scholarships available for Software & Application Developers. Here is your Opportunity to Create Innovative Climate Information and Early Weather Alert Messaging Apps!

For details check out http://www.adaptation-undp.org/climate-action-hackathon

Climate Action Hackathon | CCA - UNDP's Climate Change Adaptation Portal

Challenge

Research shows that doing something consistently for 21 days makes it more likely to become a habit. We’d like to put this to practice and make a change. Together with AIESEC The Netherlands, we’ve come up with 17 SUPER simple daily actions you take, aiming that after 21 days, it has become a habit for you. For every SDG, there is an action. Choose one for this month, and start TODAY!

We urge you to report on your experience and progress. Facebook, Tweet, Instagram and Merit us every day using the hashtag and tagging and . Show us how you’re doing!

A process like this is nothing without reflection. Reflect through a journal and receive merit points!

If we all make a small difference in our lives, we can make a great difference in the world. Start now and be the change you wish to see in the world.

START TODAY! Pick a challenge and FILL OUT YOUR FIRST FORM: http://members.worldmerit.org/index.php/take-action/21daychallenge/159

Amazing Challenge by the U.S Embassy Addis Ababa, Follow the link and take a look!!!



https://www.facebook.com/us.emb.addisababa/posts/1065665050142534:0

“Herstory” Video Challenge!

The U.S. Embassy has set aside 140,000 Birr as prizes for the best videos that tell “Herstory!” We are calling on all professional and aspiring film makers to participate in this completion by preparing and submitting a 3 minute video that depicts women’s issues in an Ethiopian context. The deadline for submission is February 29, 2016. For full competition details, click http://ow.ly/Xos0V.

Thank you to all the Fans!! Since you all have been awesome, we have got exciting projects, blogs and so much more coming up...
እናመሠግናለን!!

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