PLD Association

🎄Christmas Greetings from PLD Association 🎄

During this holy Christmas season, PLD Association extends its warmest wishes to our partners, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.

We celebrate the birth of Christ, God who became man, born to live among us and to give His life for our salvation. His coming reminds us of the power of love, humility, and service to humanity.

May this Christmas inspire renewed hope, compassion, and commitment to building a just, peaceful, and caring society.

Merry Christmas and a blessed Christmas Mass to all. 🎁🎁🎄🎄

✨🤝 Official Partnership Announcement | Voice for Choice Project ✨🤝

We are excited to announce that PLD Association, in strategic collaboration with DSW Ethiopia 🇩🇪 (German Foundation for World Population), an international development organization, has officially signed a project agreement with the Ambo City Administration.

📣 The partnership reflects a shared commitment to empowering young people, promoting informed decision-making, and strengthening community-led solutions.

🙏✨ PLD Association extends its sincere appreciation to DSW Ethiopia and the Ambo City Administration for their trust, collaboration, and shared vision. We look forward to translating this partnership into meaningful results on the ground.

💡🔊 Together, we amplify voices and expand choices

GBV Prevention Starts With Awareness 📢✨

Preventing gender-based violence begins with informed communities that recognize the signs, challenge harmful behaviors, and support survivors.

At PLD Association, we are committed to strengthening knowledge, promoting respectful relationships, and empowering individuals to take action.

When awareness grows, protection increases and violence decreases.
Let us stand together to prevent GBV and build safer, more respectful communities for all.

🌟 Supporting Girls’ Education Through Access to Sanitary Pads 🌟

PLD Association has donated sanitary pads to Ambo Secondary and Elementary Schools to support girls who face challenges in accessing these essential materials.

For many young students, the lack of sanitary materials creates a silent crisis. Every month, thousands of girls miss class simply because they do not have access to basic menstrual supplies. This affects their grades, confidence, and long-term educational success.

✨ Our support is more than a donation, it is a step toward dignity, equality, and uninterrupted learning. The gratitude from students and teachers reminds us that this need is real, urgent, and widespread.

PLD Association is committed to continuing this work and scaling our efforts so no girl misses school due to menstrual challenges. But the demand is far greater than what we can meet alone.

🤝 We call upon government bodies, development partners, private sector organizations, and community leaders to join this mission.

Together, we can build a future where every girl in Ambo and beyond has the right tools to stay in school and succeed.

🌟 Strengthening Community Action Against Gender-Based Violence 🌟

PLD Association, in proud collaboration with Ambo University, hosted a powerful GBV Awareness Creation Event dedicated to amplifying voices, knowledge, and collective responsibility in the fight against gender-based violence. 🎗️🤝

The event featured inspiring keynote addresses from two respected experts:
✨ Mr. Birhanu Mosia – Director, Free Legal Services Directorate, Ambo University
✨ Dr. Mulu Debela – Director, Community Service Directorate, Ambo University and Gender Specialist

Their insights bridged global perspectives with local realities, highlighting the urgency of coordinated action to protect women and girls. 🌍📖

A dynamic panel discussion further enriched the program, bringing forward expertise from:
🩺 Health professionals on the medical impacts of GBV
🛡️ Survivor support initiatives emphasizing protection and case management
🤝 Social work specialists and Human psychology experts addressing trauma and mental well-being

Stakeholders from multiple sectors actively engaged in the dialogue, reinforcing our shared mission to build safer, more equitable communities for all.

🙏 We extend our deepest appreciation to our keynote speakers, panelists, moderator, and all participants for their meaningful contributions. Together, we continue moving from awareness to transformative action.