In 2021, Norwegian Church Aid -Ethiopia initiated an a prevention and emergency response on gender-based violence among conflict-affected communities in North Wollo Districts. Through funding support from UN CERF under UN Women, and in partnership with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter-Church Aid Commission (EOTC-DICAC), the project enhanced community-based approaches including inter-generational dialogues, community dialogues and gatherings in coffee corners which facilitated awareness and social norm on gender-based violence.
The video features the hopes and joy of community members, inspired by strengthening community dialogues over coffee, among other interventions.