ACLIC Strategic Workshop: Aligning Advocacy with Data for 2025–2028
ADAMA – Following the ratification of their Bylaws, the Addis Child-Led Initiative Coalition (ACLIC) transitioned from governance to action during an intensive two-day workshop at Naflet Hotel on February 5–6, 2026.
Turning Data into Advocacy
Led by the Executive Director, the training focused on recent research concerning Ethiopia’s most vulnerable populations. The coalition divided into specialized working groups to analyze:
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Street Children & IDPs: Addressing protection risks and service gaps.
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Children with Disabilities: Identifying barriers to education and social inclusion.
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Economic Crises: Analyzing the impact of poverty and conflict on child welfare.
Strategic Alignment for 2025–2028
The workshop served as a launchpad for the SIDA 2025–2028 program. Departmental heads presented synchronized proposals to ensure every ACLIC activity—from communications to finance—is backed by hard evidence and targeted at those who need it most.
"We are moving from general claims to measurable impact. Our advocacy is now fueled by data." — ACLIC Departmental Leadership
ACLIC Formally Adopts New Bylaws, Strengthening Child-Led Governance in Addis
ADDIS ABABA – On February 4, 2026, the Addis Child-Led Initiative Coalition (ACLIC) reached a major milestone by officially ratifying its Bylaws at the Inter Luxury Hotel. Representatives from all 11 sub-cities voted unanimously to adopt the new governing framework.
This "rule book" marks a new chapter for ACLIC, establishing:
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Clear Leadership: Defined roles for the President and Secretariat.
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Stronger Legitimacy: A unified voice for child-led clubs city-wide.
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Future Growth: A solid roadmap for the 2025–2028 advocacy period.
With the support of Save the Children, this move ensures ACLIC remains a transparent, sustainable, and truly child-led platform for change in Ethiopia.
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