SAFE LIGHT

Honoring Excellence in Leadership and Global Impact
We are proud to celebrate Amb. Sileshi Umer, Founder and Executive Director of Safe Light Initiatives, on receiving the Visionary Leader in Global Diplomacy and Youth Leadership Award at the Global Excellence & Leadership Awards Africa 2026, presented by Insight Success and powered by Insight Excellence Awards.

Through his dedication to youth empowerment, leadership development, and meaningful social impact, Amb. Sileshi continues to inspire and create positive change across communities and beyond.
This prestigious recognition reflects his vision, service, and unwavering commitment to advancing leadership and empowering the next generation of changemakers.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. We are proud of your achievement and look forward to the continued impact of your leadership.

Congratulations from all of us at Safe Light Initiatives. 🎉🏆

Safe Light Initiatives Founder and Executive Director, Amb. Sileshi Umer, welcomed H.E. Amb. Mohammed Mohamud Mohammed, President of the Assosa Zone High Court, Executive Member of EYC, and Ethiopian Access to Sea Youth Ambassador.

The discussion focused on potential future collaboration to expand Youth Leadership and Youth Diplomacy Academies to the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, empowering young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to become effective leaders and diplomats.

🏆 Elda Mitiku Champion & Best of the Best Delegate of LCC 2024.

Now the question is: Will you take the next step?
LCC is Ethiopia’s largest diplomatic simulation, where future leaders, diplomats, and changemakers come together.

This is your opportunity to:
• Improve public speaking, leadership, and negotiation skills
• Debate real-world global issues like a diplomat
• Network with students, leaders, and professionals
• Gain an unforgettable diplomatic experience

🏅Several past LCC delegates and award winners later into top U.S. universities.

Be part of something bigger.
Secure your seat today.
🔗 Register now: https://home.safelightet.org/LCC/

May the blessings of Allah fill your life with happiness, peace, band endless success now and always. Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed Eid al-Adha!

Eid al-Adha reminds us of the values of sacrifice, faith, compassion, and devotion. It is a time to reflect, support one another, and spread kindness within our communities.

At Safe Light Initiatives, we remain committed to empowering young people to become changemakers, leaders, and voices of positive transformation. We believe every young person holds the power to create meaningful impact in society.

As we celebrate this special occasion, let us come together in unity, hope, and generosity to build a brighter future for all.

Eid Mubarak! 🌙🤍

Today, the Safe Light Initiatives team proudly celebrates Africa Day honoring a continent rich in culture, wisdom, resilience, diversity, and endless potential.

Africa is not poor in identity or spirit; Africa is fully rich rich in heritage, rich in youth, rich in innovation, and rich in hope. 🌍✨

Happy Africa Day 2026!