Empowering Stakeholders: ECSC SUN Delivers Gender, Learning and Safeguarding Training
The Ethiopian Civil Society Coalition for Scaling Up Nutrition (ECSC‑SUN) Secretariat successfully conducted a two‑day Evidence & Learning, Gender Mainstreaming, and Safeguarding Training from March 26–27, 2026, at Robi Hotel, Adama. The workshop brought together participants from Civil Society Organizations like Concern Worldwide, GOAL, CRS, WHH, CARE, Action Against Hunger, YADAM foundation as well as key government ministries, including Health, Agriculture, Water and Energy, and other sector offices—demonstrating strong multi‑sectoral commitment to strengthening safe, inclusive, and accountable nutrition programming. Expert trainers from Save the Children, together with ECSC‑SUN facilitators, delivered highly interactive sessions enriched with practical exercises and experience‑sharing discussions. Key Training Sessions The training program covered a comprehensive set of thematic areas, including an overview of ECSC‑SUN; gender mainstreaming; gender‑sensitive and gender‑transformative approaches; safeguarding principles and standards; identification of safeguarding risks in nutrition programs; safe program design and the creation of safe environments; reporting mechanisms and accountability systems; responding to safeguarding concerns; the Evidence and Learning Framework; and knowledge management. 🙏 Special Appreciation ECSC‑SUN extends its sincere appreciation to the trainers and facilitators whose expertise and commitment were instrumental to the success of the workshop: Mulunesh Biru – Gender Mainstreaming Martha Moges – Safeguarding Principles Kalkidan Berhanu – Evidence and Learning Shibabaw Yirsaw – Organizing and Facilitating the Training Nahusenay Alemayehu – highlighting ECSC‑SUN Overview Wondwosen Tilahun – Documentation and Session Facilitation Your dedication significantly enhanced the quality and impact of the learning experience. In his closing remarks, Abebe Bimerew, ECSC‑SUN National Lead, emphasized the importance of collaboration and continuous experience sharing, particularly on safeguarding issues within nutrition service delivery and advocacy work. He encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained to strengthen safe, accountable, and evidence‑based programming within their respective institutions. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to advancing safeguarding practices, promoting gender‑responsive nutrition programming, and strengthening evidence and knowledge management across their organizations. Participants were awarded certificates of participation in recognition of their active engagement and commitment throughout the two‑day training. #SaveTheChildren #ECSCSUN #Nutrition #Safeguarding #GenderMainstreaming #EvidenceAndLearning #CSOs #CapacityBuilding #SafeProgramming
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