Creative Hub Ethiopia

31/10/2026

29/10/2026

🇮🇹🤝🇪🇹 TEFF – Training Ethiopian Future Farmers-Chefs: Bringing Culinary Traditions Together

On 17 October, the first phase of TEFF – Training Ethiopian Future Farmers-Chefs concluded in Addis Ababa with a final cooking showcase dedicated to sharing knowledge and putting new skills into practice.

Following several days of training, young Ethiopian participants joined chefs from Campagna Amica and Terranostra to apply what they had learned, bringing Italian culinary techniques, Mediterranean diet principles, and Ethiopian ingredients and traditions together.

Beyond cooking, the programme created an opportunity to exchange knowledge, skills, and cultural perspectives, equipping young participants with new tools to turn learning into future opportunities.

📌 The initiative was developed in collaboration with the World Farmers Markets Coalition, drawing on its experience in several African countries, including Ghana and Kenya, and now extending to Ethiopia to encourage dialogue between local cultures and traditions through a shared vision for the future.

The initiative is part of the Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships Programme, funded by the Italian Cooperation and implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር - ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills- Ethiopia, World Farmers Markets Coalition, Campagna Amica, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

28/10/2026

26/10/2026

A new week at Creative Hub Ethiopia!

From meeting rooms and collaborative spaces to areas designed for learning, creativity, and connection, our spaces are ready to welcome new ideas and opportunities.

Here’s a glimpse of the spaces where our creative community comes together.

The initiative is part of the Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships Programme, funded by the Italian Cooperation and implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Addis Abeba, UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር - ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills- Ethiopia, iceaddis, Creative Hub Ethiopia

23/10/2026

✨ ULTRAFASHION | CLOSING EVENT HAPPENING NOW🇪🇹🇮🇹

From creative vision to international exposure, the UltraFashion journey has connected Ethiopian fashion designers with international expertise, mentorship, and opportunities to grow their brands.

Today, we celebrate this journey at Creative Hub Ethiopia, bringing together designers, partners, and creative industry stakeholders to reflect on the experience, share insights from Milan Fashion Week, and showcase the creativity and potential of Ethiopian fashion.

Featuring the journeys of Meaza Beyene (MEAZA Clothing), Meti Hailemariam (METII), and Dagmawit Tesfaye (Dagmawit), this milestone highlights the power of collaboration in opening new opportunities for Ethiopian designers on the international stage.

The initiative is part of the ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Programme, funded by the Italian Cooperation and implemented by UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Addis Abeba, የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር - ኢትዮጵያ / Ministry of Labor and Skills- EthiopiaiceaddisCreative Hub EthiopiaE4Impact Foundation

African Mosaique

23/10/2026

🎬 SUDANESE–ETHIOPIAN FILM FORUM 2026 | FREE ENTRY🇸🇩🇪🇹

From 5–8 November, Creative Hub Ethiopia will host the Sudanese–Ethiopian Film Forum 2026, bringing together filmmakers, creatives, and cinema lovers to celebrate stories that cross borders and inspire collaboration.

🎥 Discover Sudanese and Ethiopian films and meet the voices behind them.

💡 Explore independent film production, financing, and documentary storytelling through practical workshops.

💬 Join conversations on cultural connections, international co-production, and careers in film.

🤝 Connect with fellow creatives and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

If you're a filmmaker, a creative professional, or passionate about cinema, come be part of the conversation.

📅 5–8 November 2026
📍 Creative Hub Ethiopia, Old Post Office, Addis Ababa

🎟️ Free entry. Registration required. Selected sessions are by invitation.

🔗 Programme and registration link in bio or copy paste the link below in your browser : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDo5GSR8q0kfrEVl12vmAVu1nF_uXmTSg_zHWhijMnofqZrg/viewform

The initiative is part of the ‘Support to Youth and Women through the Development of Products, Services and Public-Private Partnerships’ Programme, funded by the Italian Cooperation and implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Skills of Ethiopia.

23/10/2026

From blueprint to impact!

The journey toward establishing Creative Hub Jimma is reaching an important milestone. On 28–29 October, partners and stakeholders will come together to review and validate the incubation model, exchange feedback, and discuss the next steps toward its launch.

We look forward to this important step in creating new opportunities for young entrepreneurs and strengthening local businesses in Jimma.

Follow along for updates from Jimma!

22/10/2026

UltraFashion – Show Your Talent in Italy! comes to a close in Addis Ababa!

After two years of training and mentoring, and after presenting their collections in Milan, Ethiopian designers Meaza Beyene (MEAZA Clothing), Meti Hailemariam (METII) and Dagmawit Tesfaye (Dagmawit) are back home for the closing event of the project.

23 October | 2:30–5:00 PM
Creative Hub Ethiopia, Arada Piassa Old Post Office

✨ On the agenda:

- A panel discussion on the designers’ experiences, Milan Fashion Week and the project’s impact, with fashion consultant Alessandra Carta
- A fashion exhibition and product showcase by the participating designers
- Networking and refreshments for all participants

UltraFashion – Show Your Talent in Italy! supports Ethiopian designers on their path to growth,
connection and international visibility.

The project is funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Cooperation and implemented by UNIDO, the Ministry of Labour and Skills, ModaCult, AfroFashion and other partners.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Addis AbebaUNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Hub Ethiopia