CAYO

🚨Good news! The nomination deadline for the has been extended until January 05, 2026.

📢 Call for Nominations:

We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the CAYO Award 2025, recognizing outstanding young individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment and meaningful social impact within the Somali Regional State. This year marks the third edition of the CAYO Award.

Award Categories:
1. The Best Emerging Young Leader of the Year 2025, Somali Regional State
2. The Best Young Volunteer of the Year 2025, Somali Regional State

Eligible nominees should have a proven record of leadership, volunteerism, and positive community contribution.

🔗 Submit your nomination now: https://forms.gle/oSzuUkL1SfUUUmwG9
🗓 Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2025
📧 Contact: [email protected] | [email protected] or learn more: https://drive..

On 1–2 December, CAYO_Ethiopia participated in a two-day reflection and learning workshop convened by the Life & Peace Institute (LPI) Ethiopia Programme. The workshop brought together peacebuilding civil society organizations (CSOs) and key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Peace (MoP) and the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO).

The workshop facilitated structured discussions on the CSO ecosystem in Ethiopia, peacebuilding funding, collaborative resource mobilization, and the role of CSO networks such as the NEPA. It also strengthened partnerships and collaboration among CSOs and government actors, contributing to more coordinated and effective peacebuilding initiatives.