Efuye Gela

23/01/2024

: Dagmawi Bedilu is a tech and innovation entrepreneur active in Games and Engagement. Together with his team, he co-founded and ran various initiatives, including Chewata Awaqi, the Ethiopian Games Associations, Efuyegela Publishers, EnterAfrica, Chewatacon, 100Shama, Positive Thinkers Club, Gamenights, and PugaumeTalks. Dagmawi envisions spreading the power of game thinking and proactive community development across the nation, continent, and the globe. Dagmawi is a 2023 Mandela Fellowship participant.

27/07/2023

Art has a long history of being used to speak truth to power as a potent weapon for social transformation, serving as a voice for the oppressed, political propaganda, and a rope in a tug of war between classes.

08/07/2023

📢 Calling all e-commerce early-stage startups in Ethiopia! Apply for the 2nd Cohort of the Venture Meda 2023 incubator program!

The deadline is extended to July 15th, 2023. For more info and to apply
➡️ venturemeda.com

06/06/2023

23/05/2023

✨ Creative DNA : Ethiopia Fashion Pop-up. We're all set up and our talented 10 designers are eager to meet you on Saturday 27th at from 10am till the end of the day. . Don’t miss out and let's celebrate together.

📍Creative Hub Ethiopia
⏰ 10am-6pm EAT
📅 May 27th, 2023

30/12/2022

05/11/2022

Reverse Pitch is one of the most exciting programs being run during the Chewatacon Festival where participants get the chance to explore a topic (for this year the topic being "Enhancing the Technical Vocational Training System) and make an engagement solution (a game or a tool powered by game elements) within 48 hours for a specific problem (Hitch). And after pitching the solutions in front of a line of juries where winners will get rewards.

There are three Reverse Pitches Problems (Hitches) that were selected for this year's Chewatacon Festival under the theme "Games meet Vocation" and out of these three the third problem is stated as follows

Hitch 3 - To create a solution (a game or a tool powered by game elements) that help improve the quality of education in the Tvet sector and enable the creation is a better educated, skilled manpower with the right attitude..

---- Timelines ----
- Registration Deadline - November 9, 2022
- 48 Hours Gamejam - November 11 - 13, 2022
- Reverse Pitch - November 19, 2022
- Award Ceremony - November 20, 2022

---- Application Procedures ----
- Applying for the challenge https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe...
- Researching on the Topic
- Developing a solution (a game or a tool with game element) in a 48hour sleepover jam session
- Pitch your Solution (a game or a tool with game element)
- Receive your Reward

The Ethiopian Gaming Convention, CHEWATACON, aims to celebrate the Ethiopian gaming culture and explore dimensions of games & play in the local context and beyond. This festival that is run annually on the month of October/Tekemt invites all stakeholders in the gaming ecosystem to come together & co-create a virtual mega playhouse for four weeks (October 22 - November 20).

We're going all Blue on this year’s CHEWATACON 22 titled and will run under the theme to celebrate those who've made our lives simple & to whom we owe a lot, our Tvet People. Shout out to

Reverse Pitch is one of the most exciting programs being run during the Chewatacon Festival where participants get the chance to explore a topic (for this ye...

08/10/2022

EfuyeGela in a nutshell!!!

08/10/2022

Allow me to walk you through the exciting and beautiful three weeks we gonna have together. I’m so happy to tell you that MY GENERATIIION concert is more than just a one-night performance, it’s more about all of us, The super talented artists, dreamers & thinkers of our generation.

In the coming 3 weeks, different talented young artists will showcase their art and passion through poetry, Music , Painting , Gaming, Calligraphy, Meditation, Volunteering and different ways on multiple events we organized leading up to the main concert. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the performances or even produce your own with us.

A generation comes together for a party of a lifetime.

05/09/2022

30/08/2022

24/08/2022

Founder and CEO of Dimir Technologies, a start-up striving to democratize Desktop Manufacturing Technologies like 3D Printing, Yafet Girum is a Certified Business Mentor, Consultant and Fab Lab Manager who has a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering is currently doing his MSc.

Digital You - "WeThePeople"
Is a global initiative that aims to explore our and inspire us take major life changing decisions in our day to day lives.

PANEL DISCUSSION - August 25, 2022
- 100Shama (https://t.me/club100shama) Prototype Showcase - 4PM - 6PM
- Discussion Session - 6PM - 8PM

The panel asks the basic questions like
- What is Digital Transformation?
- How would true Digital Transformation look like if it is inspired by African/Ethiopian values?

You can still apply as a Panelists if you're passionate about Technology and Innovation by sending us an email to [email protected] or joining our telegram group and sending a message at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet).

Learn more here DigitalYou
(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wQ7rVyNDpzaVk3V0b8kmiXKWu86eXSsqqTESnhlqVbs/edit?usp=sharing)or Join our group at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet)


Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, Creative Hub Ethiopia, iceaddis, Tactical Tech, Netib Consult, 100Shama, Guzo Technologies ጉዞ ቴክኖሎጂስ, Guzomap ጉዞ ማፕ, Dimir Technologies

23/08/2022

-MEET THE PANELISTS-

Founder of an Ethiopian-based IT and media startup that specializes in VR/AR and IoT solutions and having a BSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Software Engineering, Daniel Getachew leads the team behind the ADWA VR experience and has worked on numerous domestic and international projects.

Digital You - "WeThePeople"
Is a global initiative that aims to explore our and inspire us take major life changing decisions in our day to day lives.
PANEL DISCUSSION - August 25, 2022
- 100Shama (https://t.me/club100shama) Prototype Showcase - 4PM - 6PM
- Discussion Session - 6PM - 8PM
The panel asks the basic questions like
- What is Digital Transformation?
- How would true Digital Transformation look like if it is inspired by African/Ethiopian values?
You can still apply as a Panelists if you're passionate about Technology and Innovation by sending us an email to [email protected] or joining our telegram group and sending a message at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet).
Learn more here DigitalYou (https://docs.google.com/.../1wQ7rVyNDpzaVk3V0b8km.../edit...)
or Join our group at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet)

Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, Creative Hub Ethiopia, ice-ethiopia, Tactical Tech, Netib Consult, 100Shama, Guzo Technologies ጉዞ ቴክኖሎጂስ, Guzomap ጉዞ ማፕ

23/08/2022

-MEET THE PANELISTS-

Explorer at heart, Semegn Tadesse started business in design then proceed to technology to provide solutions for the most pressing issues the country faces. Currently working in Data, Agritech and Job creation. Delivering services and platforms for over 300,000 Users.

Digital You - "WeThePeople"
Is a global initiative that aims to explore our and inspire us take major life changing decisions in our day to day lives.

PANEL DISCUSSION - August 25, 2022
- 100Shama (https://t.me/club100shama) Prototype Showcase - 4PM - 6PM
- Discussion Session - 6PM - 8PM

The panel asks the basic questions like
- What is Digital Transformation?
- How would true Digital Transformation look like if it is inspired by African/Ethiopian values?

You can still apply as a Panelists if you're passionate about Technology and Innovation by sending us an email to [email protected] or joining our telegram group and sending a message at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet).

Learn more here DigitalYou (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wQ7rVyNDpzaVk3V0b8kmiXKWu86eXSsqqTESnhlqVbs/edit?usp=sharing)
or Join our group at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet)


Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, Creative Hub Ethiopia, ice-ethiopia, Tactical Tech, Netib Consult 100Shama Freelance Ethiopia

17/08/2022

We're looking for Panelists who're passionate about Technology and Innovation and have knowledge and work experience in the area of Digital Transformation and efforts underway. The panel will be held on August 25, 2022, from 6pm - 8pm at Creative Hub Ethiopia. You can register yourself or recommend others that you seem fit until August 21, 2022 by sending us an email to [email protected] or joining our telegram group and sending a message at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet).

Digital You - "WeThePeople"
Is a global initiative that aims to explore our and inspire us take major life changing decisions in our day to day lives.

PANEL DISCUSSION - August 25, 2022
- 100Shama (https://t.me/club100shama) Prototype Showcase - 4PM - 6PM
- Discussion Session - 6PM - 8PM

The panel asks the basic questions like
- What is Digital Transformation?
- How would true Digital Transformation look like if it is inspired by African/Ethiopian values?

Learn more here
DigitalYou
(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wQ7rVyNDpzaVk3V0b8kmiXKWu86eXSsqqTESnhlqVbs/edit?usp=sharing)

or Join our group at DigitalYouEthiopia (https://t.me/digitalyouet)

Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, Tactical Tech, Creative Hub Ethiopia, ice-ethiopia, 100Shama, Netib Consult

16/08/2022

the People


Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult D5gamecon Ethiopian Games Association

16/08/2022

End of Jam.

48 hours, 25+ jammers, 5 teams, 3 platforms, 5 prototypes

Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult D5gamecon Ethiopian Games Association

16/08/2022

Prototypes Behind the Scenes







Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult D5gamecon Ethiopian Games Association

16/08/2022

Demo Time






Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult D5gamecon Ethiopian Games Association

16/08/2022

Moments
Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult D5gamecon Ethiopian Games Association

16/08/2022

24th hour
Temperature Chech half life







Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult D5gamecon Ethiopian Games Association

14/08/2022

Gamejam Day2
24th Hour Half-life Reflections...







Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult D5gamecon Ethiopian Games Association

13/08/2022

Meet the Team






Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba Creative Hub Ethiopia ice-ethiopia Tactical Tech Netib Consult

13/08/2022

, the personas

Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, iceaddis , Creative Hub Ethiopia, Tactical Tech, Netib Consult

13/08/2022

, Night 1

What is the internet? Who created it? Who owns it? How is it affecting our life? What opportunities and threats does it bring to us? How would it look like had we created it with our values and principles? What can we do to make it ours? What actions can we take to have a better

Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, ice-ethiopia, Creative Hub Ethiopia, Tactical Tech, Netib Consult, D5gamecon, Ethiopian Games Association

13/08/2022

, Jam Day 1

What is the internet? Who created it? Who owns it? How is it affecting our life? What opportunities and threats does it bring to us? How would it look like had we created it with our values and principles? What can we do to make it ours? What actions can we take to have a better

Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, ice-ethiopia, Creative Hub Ethiopia, Tactical Tech, Netib Consult, D5gamecon, Ethiopian Games Association

13/08/2022

, Panel Discussion
1. Is the internet ours?
2. Who owns the internet?
3. How can we make it ours?

What is the internet? Who created it? Who owns it? How is it affecting our life? What opportunities and threats does it bring to us? How would it look like had we created it with our values and principles? What can we do to make it ours? What actions can we take to have a better

Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, ice-ethiopia, Creative Hub Ethiopia, Tactical Tech, Netib Consult