
Category Archives: activity


Review of the Memorandum of Understanding between CAFOR and the University of Pécs, Hungary
Our Executive Director Lawalley Cole had a delightful reunion with our friends from the University of Pécs in Hungary, Professor István Tarrósy and Dr Zoltán Vörös. During their meeting, they delved into an annual review of the Memorandum of Understanding between CAFOR and the University of Pécs, Hungary , which was initially signed in Budapest

TRIENNIAL REPORT (2021-2023): CAFOR’S ENGAGEMENTS AND COLLABORATIONS
Message from the Chairperson of CAFOR – Prof. Kate Adoo-Adeku Dear Esteemed Members and Partners, I warmly greet each of you and express my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated individuals who have been the driving force behind CAFOR’s achievements over the past three years. Despite financial and technical constraints, the CAFOR Executive Director and

CAFOR Signs MOU with Ashagari Charitable Organization (ACO)
On December 1st, 2023, CAFOR signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ashagari Charitable Organization. Based in Addis Ababa, this non-profit and non-governmental organization with a strong focus on women leaders and youth is entirely led by women and youth. The Ashagari Charitable Organization aims to empower and equip individuals and communities to unleash their

CAFOR Signs MOU with Tallinn University in Estonia
On December 28th, 2023, CAFOR entered into a new agreement with Tallinn University in Estonia. Tallinn University actively participates in various European Commission, EU regional, and Erasmus program projects, serving as a leading and collaborating partner. With agreements in place with over 40 partner universities in 19 countries and more than 400 Erasmus+ partnership agreements,

CAFOR activity
CAFOR and its members are in Maputo (Mozambique) participating in the African Union member states validation meeting on the teachers’ guides and learners’ manuals needed for the AU strategy for the inclusion and mainstreaming of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) in school curricula.

Audience with Mexican Ambassador
As part of CAFOR’s preparations for the implementation of the Year of Education in Africa, Dr. Lawalley Cole, CAFOR’s Executive Director, met with H.E. Ambassador Victor M. Trevno, Mexican Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, on Thursday, November 16. Ms. Maria del Rocio, Cultural Attaché for Political and Multilateral Affairs at

CAFOR prepares for the Year of Education in Africa
As we get closer to 2024, when the African Union will declare that year to be the Year of Education in Africa, it was satisfying to meet with some external partners during the past week to discuss potential collaboration with CAFOR on various projects and programs. On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, a CAFOR delegation with

CAFOR presentation of Certificate to the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
CAFOR, the Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum, recognizes the private sector’s significant role in contributing to humanitarian causes in Africa. Education is crucial to the continent’s development, and with the backing of private entities, its full potential can be achieved. That being said, CAFOR is pleased to note that the Commercial

Meeting with delegation from the Africa Network Campaign on Education for All – ANCEFA
On Tuesday 10th, October 2023, I had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Africa Network Campaign on Education for All – ANCEFA, led by Mr. Gnelou Paul, Chairman of the Board of Directors, to my office at AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Ms. Sebastiana Neto, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, Dr. Limbani