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Winner of the King Baudoin African Development Prize Winner of the King Baudoin African Development Prize
2012-132012-13 Bogaletch Gebre
Traditional ceremonies to celebrate elemination of harmfull practices
Ceremonies for « uncut girls »
Women speaking up
Involvement of Men
Why prize winner
• Inspiring leader turning « anger » into passion and commitment
• Effective agent of change for women and voiceless
• Tenacity to adress womens emancipation, rights and social injustice
• Works with communities towards change they value « let them discover their own power »
Why prize winner
• The results and measurable impact on the ground
• Sytematic methods and Mulitplicative effect in Ethiopia and beyond
• Integrated, holistic and balanced approach
Role model for African women