Vita Voices

Sound Bite from Tadele Girma Kodo recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Sound Bite from Sultan Abdrahiman George recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Sound Bite from Mesfin Kebede recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Sound Bite from Asfaw Mekuria recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Sound Bite from Dr. Kamal Kar recorded in Dublin, Ireland.

Sound Bite from Dr. Mekdes Ourge recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

Sound Bite from Dr. Teklu Wegayehu Zara recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

Sound Bite of Dr. Ashenafi Gunnabo recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

Sound Bite from Dr. Degife Zebire recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

Sound bite from Dr. Abera Uncha recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

We sit down with Dr. Kamal Kar, the visionary behind the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach, in collaboration with Vita. With over two decades of experience transforming sanitation practices in more than 73 countries, Dr. Kar shares his insights into how community-led initiatives drive significant change in public health, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. We disc...

Podcast guest: Yenenesh Girma, Vita's Human Resources Officer. Note: This podcast contains an in-person translation from Amharic to English by Risko Assefa, Vita's Community-led Learning Project Leader. In this episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, we explore the inspiring journey of Yenenesh Girma. Over 18 years with Vita, Yenenesh advanced from Community Facilitator to Human Resources Offic...

In this podcast episode recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, the spotlight is on Jerry Oloba, the Human Resource Management Leader at Gamo Bara Secondary School. Jerry is leading a movement to empower women and girls through education in the Gamo region, where traditional gender roles limit women's opportunities. Her mission is deeply personal, driven by her belief in education as a tool to break the...

In this podcast episode recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, we explore the inspiring journey of Tihut Tsehay, Public Relations Officer at the Gamo Development Association. A passionate advocate for cultural preservation and community empowerment in the Gamo Zone, Tihut's Sociology and Social Anthropology background from Arba Minch University has equipped her to tackle social challenges in her commun...

In this podcast episode recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, Sintayehu Abebe, Arba Minch University's Academic and Clinical Director, discusses the importance of community-focused initiatives, particularly in maternal and public health. She shares her journey from midwife to Assistant Professor and her current role, emphasising the connection between community well-being and healthcare quality. Sinta...

In this podcast episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, Tseganesh Anbesie, an English Language Lecturer and PhD candidate at Arba Minch University, discusses the transformative impact of gender empowerment in Ethiopia. She highlights the significant challenges Ethiopian women face. Tseganesh's work addresses these issues. The episode also explores Vita's initiatives, which offer practical solut...

In this podcast episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, Dr. Mekdes Ourge, an Assistant Professor and Researcher at Arba Minch University, explores the transformative impact of the Moringa tree on women's empowerment and community health in Ethiopia. She discusses the tree's significant nutritional and economic benefits, particularly for women, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dr. Mekdes emphasi...

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 Governme...

This podcast episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, highlights the transformative work of Dr. Teklu Wegayehu Zara, Arba Minch University’s Director of Community Engagement. Collaborating with Vita, Dr. Teklu has led efforts to electrify local health centres and schools, significantly enhancing education and healthcare. The episode also explores environmental restoration projects around Lake Ab...

This podcast episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, showcases Vita's impactful work. With insights from Mesaye Tesafye, Vita's Admin and Finance Coordinator, the episode delves into the significant transformations seen in the region through initiatives like efficient cooking stoves and community-led projects. Mesaye expresses his pride in being part of an organisation committed to transparency...

This podcast episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, explores the transformative work of Vita, an organisation committed to sustainable development. The episode delves into Vita's innovative community-led approach, which empowers local communities to shape their socio-economic future. Solomon Kebede, Vita's Ethiopia Deputy Director, shares his experiences, particularly the success of the Potato...

This podcast episode is recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, and features Dr. Ashenafi Gunnabo, Arba Minch University’s Assistant Professor of Plant-Microbe Interactions. It explores the transformative impact of his collaboration with Vita in the Gamo Highlands. Together, they tackle the critical issue of potato crop diseases that threaten local subsistence farmers. Through the establishment of a tis...

Recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, the podcast episode spotlights Dr. Degife Zebire, Arba Minch University's Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Assistant Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics. Dr. Zebire is a driving force behind the modernisation of Ethiopian agriculture through innovative technologies. The episode highlights his collaboration with Vita on the Plant Village app, a...

Recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, the podcast episode features Demoz Ayele Betru, Vita’s Manager of the Improved Cookstove Programme. The discussion delves into the impactful work of Vita, a pioneering organisation committed to sustainable development in Ethiopia. The episode highlights how the Improved Cookstove Programme is transforming rural communities by providing cleaner cookstoves and empow...

The podcast episode, recorded in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, features Dr. Abera Uncha, Director of the Postgraduate School at Arba Minch University. Dr. Uncha discusses his efforts to empower local communities by focusing on food security, forest restoration, and gender empowerment. He also highlights the collaboration with Vita and the impact of introducing fuel-efficient stoves to reduce deforestation...