UN Volunteers in Ethiopia connect with youth through online coaching initiative
Social distancing and preventative practices aiming to curb the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly impacted our lives, reducing our social and physical contact with peers and movement. These often lasting measures severely challenge one of the key missions of UN Volunteers, namely to work with local communities to link UN initiatives with their local needs for sustainable solutions.
This year, in Ethiopia, 10 UN Volunteers decided to overcome emerging obstacles. Leveraging the power of e-communication platforms, they embarked on an online three-month journey to connect with young, passionate Ethiopian students.
The goal of this bridge-building coaching initiative was to enhance digital, communication and presentation skills and to support young mentees in facing challenges in identifying future career paths. This collaboration was of mutual benefit to the personal development of both mentors and mentees.