π we would like to extend our gratitude to all the amazing participants who joined us in our first CB session and a heartfelt appreciation to our trainer, Helina Bekele for her great and timely insights.
β¨Together, we explored new ideas, built valuable skills, and strengthened our collective capacity to grow and advocate for justice and equality.
β¨we look forward to seeing you all in our upcoming sessions focusing on policy making process, inclusiveness and many more.
β¨ To make the upcoming sessions more remarkable, please fill this post evaluation form and let us know your feed backπ
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β¨Together, we explored new ideas, built valuable skills, and strengthened our collective capacity to grow and advocate for justice and equality.
β¨we look forward to seeing you all in our upcoming sessions focusing on policy making process, inclusiveness and many more.
β¨ To make the upcoming sessions more remarkable, please fill this post evaluation form and let us know your feed backπ
https://forms.gle/st4fuqXMsFCaNUAS9
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π₯ Fun Friday π₯
Switzerland: The Worldβs Chillest Roommate
Switzerland hasnβt been in a war since 1815 . Yep, thatβs over 200 years of saying:
βMmm... yeah, Iβm gonna sit this one out.β πποΈ
While the rest of the world was throwing hands (and bombs) π£, Switzerland was over there yodeling in the Alps ποΈπΆ, making chocolate π«, and inventing the worldβs most confusing knives.
Theyβre like the neutral best friend in a group chat : doesnβt pick sides π€, sends wholesome memes, & brings snacks to every meeting.
They host peace talks like itβs a hobby , stay cool under pressure π§ββοΈ, and still have better bank security than your phoneβs Face ID .
βοΈ Sometimes, world peace starts with a calm attitude, a mountain view , and some solid cheese π§.
#FunFriday #SwitzerlandSaidNah
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Switzerland: The Worldβs Chillest Roommate
Switzerland hasnβt been in a war since 1815 . Yep, thatβs over 200 years of saying:
βMmm... yeah, Iβm gonna sit this one out.β πποΈ
While the rest of the world was throwing hands (and bombs) π£, Switzerland was over there yodeling in the Alps ποΈπΆ, making chocolate π«, and inventing the worldβs most confusing knives.
Theyβre like the neutral best friend in a group chat : doesnβt pick sides π€, sends wholesome memes, & brings snacks to every meeting.
They host peace talks like itβs a hobby , stay cool under pressure π§ββοΈ, and still have better bank security than your phoneβs Face ID .
βοΈ Sometimes, world peace starts with a calm attitude, a mountain view , and some solid cheese π§.
#FunFriday #SwitzerlandSaidNah
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β¨Wisdom Wednesday β¨
Meet π©ΊDr. Joanne Liu β the fearless doctor who turned compassion into global action.
While most of us were watching world crises on the news, she was there, in the middle of it all β from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa π to war zones in Syria and Yemen .
As the former president of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) π, she challenged world leaders ποΈ, spoke at the UN , and told the truth even when it was uncomfortable.
She didnβt just talk about healthcare as a human right β she lived it .
βWe are not neutral when medical care is attacked. We are not silent when humanity is denied.β β Dr. Joanne Liu
βLet her story remind us: Medicine isnβt just about textbooks π and stethoscopes π©Ί. Itβs about standing up β β even when it's hard, even when you're alone.
#WisdomWednesday #HumanRightsInMedicine #BeTheChange
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Meet π©Ί
While most of us were watching world crises on the news, she was there, in the middle of it all β from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa π to war zones in Syria and Yemen .
As the former president of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) π, she challenged world leaders ποΈ, spoke at the UN , and told the truth even when it was uncomfortable.
She didnβt just talk about healthcare as a human right β she lived it .
βWe are not neutral when medical care is attacked. We are not silent when humanity is denied.β β Dr. Joanne Liu
βLet her story remind us: Medicine isnβt just about textbooks π and stethoscopes π©Ί. Itβs about standing up β β even when it's hard, even when you're alone.
#WisdomWednesday #HumanRightsInMedicine #BeTheChange
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Arrested for wearing a hatβοΈ
Did you knowβ
In 1797, a man named John Hetherington wore the first top hat π© in public in London.
People were so shocked, they screamed π±, ran away πββοΈ, and some even fainted π«¨! He was arrested for "causing a public disturbance"... just for wearing a new kind of hat!
Now imagine that expressing yourself through fashion caused legal troubleπ.
Thankfully, today freedom of expression β is recognized as a basic human right and no oneβs getting arrested for their clothes anymore (hopefully!)
#FunFriday
#FreedomOfExpression #HumanRights
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Arrested for wearing a hatβοΈ
Did you knowβ
In 1797, a man named John Hetherington wore the first top hat π© in public in London.
People were so shocked, they screamed π±, ran away πββοΈ, and some even fainted π«¨! He was arrested for "causing a public disturbance"... just for wearing a new kind of hat!
Now imagine that expressing yourself through fashion caused legal troubleπ.
Thankfully, today freedom of expression β is recognized as a basic human right and no oneβs getting arrested for their clothes anymore (hopefully!)
#FunFriday
#FreedomOfExpression #HumanRights
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π’ MEDICAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING IS BACK! π’
Ready to level up your communication skills and make a real impact in healthcare?
Weβre thrilled to announce the return of our Medical Sign Language Training!
Whatβs in store?
β¨ Level 1&2 Ethiopian Sign Language
β¨ Specialized Medical Sign Language
β¨ Official Certification from ENAD ( Ethiopian National Association for the Deaf) upon completion.
β¨Chance for Advanced training and volunteering opportunity to engage with deaf students.
π Duration: 2 Months
π Date: Every Saturday from May 17 to July 5
π Time: 3:00 β 5:00 LT
π Location: Black Lion Hospital
π΅ Fee: Only 250 birr
π’limited Spots available β first come, first served!
π Registration form
For any inquiry, reach out to @Snowflake_24
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Ready to level up your communication skills and make a real impact in healthcare?
Weβre thrilled to announce the return of our Medical Sign Language Training!
Whatβs in store?
β¨ Level 1&2 Ethiopian Sign Language
β¨ Specialized Medical Sign Language
β¨ Official Certification from ENAD ( Ethiopian National Association for the Deaf) upon completion.
β¨Chance for Advanced training and volunteering opportunity to engage with deaf students.
π Duration: 2 Months
π Date: Every Saturday from May 17 to July 5
π Time: 3:00 β 5:00 LT
π Location: Black Lion Hospital
π΅ Fee: Only 250 birr
π’limited Spots available β first come, first served!
π Registration form
For any inquiry, reach out to @Snowflake_24
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π’ Only few spots left!
π Register Here
π Don't forget to send the screenshot of your payment after registering.
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Thank you everyone for your great response.π
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Helloooo SCORPionsπ£,
Our deepest apologies for going MIA. But no worriesβ¦ weβre back and better than ever! ππ
And since weβre on the topic of comebacks, delays, and taking your time...
Meet todayβs inspiring hero:
π Wisdom Wednesday π
π¨ββοΈDr. Toh Hong Keng , a Doctor at 70 π©Ί
After a full career in tech sales, Dr. Toh chased a lifelong dream of studying medicine in his mid-60s. At 70, he graduated from Southwestern University.
The journey wasnβt easy, rather challenging with slower memory, tougher exams and long hospital shifts.
π¬ His motto? βSayangβ, a Filipino word meaning βit would be a shameβ. A shame to give up. A shame to stop dreaming.
βItβs never too late to pursue what sets your soul on fire. Age is just a number; purpose is timeless. β³π‘
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Our deepest apologies for going MIA. But no worriesβ¦ weβre back and better than ever! ππ
And since weβre on the topic of comebacks, delays, and taking your time...
Meet todayβs inspiring hero:
π Wisdom Wednesday π
π¨ββοΈ
After a full career in tech sales, Dr. Toh chased a lifelong dream of studying medicine in his mid-60s. At 70, he graduated from Southwestern University.
The journey wasnβt easy, rather challenging with slower memory, tougher exams and long hospital shifts.
π¬ His motto? βSayangβ, a Filipino word meaning βit would be a shameβ. A shame to give up. A shame to stop dreaming.
βItβs never too late to pursue what sets your soul on fire. Age is just a number; purpose is timeless. β³π‘
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π₯ Fun Friday π₯
Study stress = βbrain feverβ? π§ π₯
Did you knowβ
Back in the 1800s, students and scholars believed intense studying could cause βbrain feverβ, a vague diagnosis for headaches, anxiety, and exhaustion. Their βtreatmentsβ included leeches and cold baths! π΅βπ«π©Έ
Opening a leech shop right next to a medical school wouldβve made someone instantly richπ.
Thankfully, weβve come a long way since then. Burnout is real and itβs definitely not cured by bloodletting.
π‘ Hereβs the real deal:
Burnout is tough, but itβs okay to take breaks, get enough sleep, and ask for help. Treat your mental health like your textbooks, with care and respect ππ
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Study stress = βbrain feverβ? π§ π₯
Did you knowβ
Back in the 1800s, students and scholars believed intense studying could cause βbrain feverβ, a vague diagnosis for headaches, anxiety, and exhaustion. Their βtreatmentsβ included leeches and cold baths! π΅βπ«π©Έ
Opening a leech shop right next to a medical school wouldβve made someone instantly richπ.
Thankfully, weβve come a long way since then. Burnout is real and itβs definitely not cured by bloodletting.
π‘ Hereβs the real deal:
Burnout is tough, but itβs okay to take breaks, get enough sleep, and ask for help. Treat your mental health like your textbooks, with care and respect ππ
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π Wisdom Wednesday π
Meet Dr. Tesfaye Telila and Dr. Obsinet Merid, an Ethiopian-American power couple on a mission to save lives. πͺπΉβ€οΈ
Dr. Tesfaye, an interventional cardiologist, and Dr. Obsinet, an internist and CEO of Heart Attack Ethiopia, co-founded the nonprofit to tackle Ethiopiaβs critical shortage of cardiac care. With fewer than five cardiac surgeons for over 120 million people, their organization has become a beacon of hope. β¨π₯
Since its inception, theyβve:
πPerformed over 120 life-saving procedures πβ€οΈ, including open-heart surgeries and pacemaker implants.
πConducted three mission trips ππ€, working closely with local hospitals.
πTrained healthcare professionals π©ββοΈπ¨ββοΈ to build sustainable cardiac care infrastructure.
πDelivered over $2 million in medical supplies π¦π to support the healthcare system.
Their dedication shows us that real impact happens when passion meets purpose; saving hearts, building hope. π
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Meet Dr. Tesfaye Telila and Dr. Obsinet Merid, an Ethiopian-American power couple on a mission to save lives. πͺπΉβ€οΈ
Dr. Tesfaye, an interventional cardiologist, and Dr. Obsinet, an internist and CEO of Heart Attack Ethiopia, co-founded the nonprofit to tackle Ethiopiaβs critical shortage of cardiac care. With fewer than five cardiac surgeons for over 120 million people, their organization has become a beacon of hope. β¨π₯
Since its inception, theyβve:
πPerformed over 120 life-saving procedures πβ€οΈ, including open-heart surgeries and pacemaker implants.
πConducted three mission trips ππ€, working closely with local hospitals.
πTrained healthcare professionals π©ββοΈπ¨ββοΈ to build sustainable cardiac care infrastructure.
πDelivered over $2 million in medical supplies π¦π to support the healthcare system.
Their dedication shows us that real impact happens when passion meets purpose; saving hearts, building hope. π
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π₯ Fun Friday π₯
In Samoa, forgetting your wifeβs birthday isnβt just a relationship no-no, itβs illegal! ππ«
Yes, you read that right. The law there says if you donβt remember the big day, you could actually face legal consequences.
So if you want to keep the peace at home (and avoid any unexpected courtroom drama), maybe just mark that calendar twice or set 10 remindersππ.
Itβs a wild way to enforce peace at home . So, next time you forget, just remember: this isnβt just about hurt feelings, itβs about legal peacekeepingβ¦ and yes, probably lots of cakeπβ¨
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In Samoa, forgetting your wifeβs birthday isnβt just a relationship no-no, itβs illegal! ππ«
Yes, you read that right. The law there says if you donβt remember the big day, you could actually face legal consequences.
So if you want to keep the peace at home (and avoid any unexpected courtroom drama), maybe just mark that calendar twice or set 10 remindersππ.
Itβs a wild way to enforce peace at home . So, next time you forget, just remember: this isnβt just about hurt feelings, itβs about legal peacekeepingβ¦ and yes, probably lots of cakeπβ¨
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π Wisdom Wednesday π
When no one else would speak up, Dr.Mona Hanna-Attisha did. π©ββοΈ
In 2015, she revealed that children in Flint, Michigan, were being poisoned by lead-contaminated waterβa crisis that began in 2014 after the city changed its water source without proper treatment. Officials denied the problem, but she chose to speak out. π’
She worked tirelessly to gather evidence and push for urgent action to protect vulnerable children. π©Ίβ€οΈ
βThe most important thing I ever did was listen to the voice that said, βDo whatβs right. Even if you stand alone!ββ β¨
Her research was dismissed.
She faced criticism, but she kept going, because children's health mattered more than her comfort.
π This reminds us: Medicine isnβt just about treating illness, itβs about standing for justice and defending the right to health, especially for the unheard. βοΈπ
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When no one else would speak up, Dr.
In 2015, she revealed that children in Flint, Michigan, were being poisoned by lead-contaminated waterβa crisis that began in 2014 after the city changed its water source without proper treatment. Officials denied the problem, but she chose to speak out. π’
She worked tirelessly to gather evidence and push for urgent action to protect vulnerable children. π©Ίβ€οΈ
βThe most important thing I ever did was listen to the voice that said, βDo whatβs right. Even if you stand alone!ββ β¨
Her research was dismissed.
She faced criticism, but she kept going, because children's health mattered more than her comfort.
π This reminds us: Medicine isnβt just about treating illness, itβs about standing for justice and defending the right to health, especially for the unheard. βοΈπ
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πFun Friday π
Strange But True!
Did you know that in 19th-century England, it was basically illegal to be poor? π€―
Under the so-called βPoor Laws,β people who were homeless or unemployed could be forced into harsh workhouses π not for committing a crime, but simply for being in need. Sounds wild, right?
Weβve come a long way since then , but itβs a reminder of why human rights βοΈ and the work we do in SCORP π matter so much.
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Strange But True!
Did you know that in 19th-century England, it was basically illegal to be poor? π€―
Under the so-called βPoor Laws,β people who were homeless or unemployed could be forced into harsh workhouses π not for committing a crime, but simply for being in need. Sounds wild, right?
Weβve come a long way since then , but itβs a reminder of why human rights βοΈ and the work we do in SCORP π matter so much.
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β¨Meet our trainerβ Dr. Seblewongel Birku β¨
β¨Dr. Seblewongel Birku is a Medical Doctor, WHO Youth Delegate, IFMSA Certified Trainer, and the former Vice President for Capacity Building at EMSA-Ethiopia! π₯
With a passion for empowering youth and a track record of building leaders across Ethiopia and beyond β
Dr. Seblewongel is bringing her energy and expertise straight to YOU at our CB-Fest! ππ
Training on:
β Project Management
β Leadership! π§ β¨
β Navigating IFMSA
π Get ready for inspiring sessions that will challenge you, grow you, and leave you with real skills you can use.
π© Register now and donβt miss out!
π Registration Link
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β¨Dr. Seblewongel Birku is a Medical Doctor, WHO Youth Delegate, IFMSA Certified Trainer, and the former Vice President for Capacity Building at EMSA-Ethiopia! π₯
With a passion for empowering youth and a track record of building leaders across Ethiopia and beyond β
Dr. Seblewongel is bringing her energy and expertise straight to YOU at our CB-Fest! ππ
Training on:
β Project Management
β Leadership! π§ β¨
β Navigating IFMSA
π Get ready for inspiring sessions that will challenge you, grow you, and leave you with real skills you can use.
π© Register now and donβt miss out!
π Registration Link
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π« Meet Our Trainer β Dr. Olyad Kebede π«
β¨Dr. Olyad brings experience, passion, and leadership to the CB-Fest stage!
Heβs a Medical Doctor, AHA Instructor, and has served as both President and Senior Advisor of EMSA-Ethiopia. π©Ίπ
Now, heβs joining us to train the next wave of changemakers on:
β Project Management
β Leadership!
π Come learn from someone whoβs been at the forefront of EMSA leadership and knows what it takes to grow and inspire others.
π― Ready to level up?
π© Register now and donβt miss out!
π Registration Link
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β¨Dr. Olyad brings experience, passion, and leadership to the CB-Fest stage!
Heβs a Medical Doctor, AHA Instructor, and has served as both President and Senior Advisor of EMSA-Ethiopia. π©Ίπ
Now, heβs joining us to train the next wave of changemakers on:
β Project Management
β Leadership!
π Come learn from someone whoβs been at the forefront of EMSA leadership and knows what it takes to grow and inspire others.
π― Ready to level up?
π© Register now and donβt miss out!
π Registration Link
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π Meet Our Trainer β Dr. Tsinat Mulugeta! π
Trailblazer. Leader. Mentor.
β¨Dr. Tsinat is a Medical Doctor, Jasiri Talent Investor alumna, and the first female Supervising Council member of EMSA-Ethiopia.
She also led EMSA-St. Paul as its president β and now, sheβs coming to CB-Fest x Activities Fair to share her insights on:
β Project Management
β Leadership!
Get ready to learn, lead, and grow.
π― Donβt miss your chance to be trained by the best β
π© Register now and claim your spot!
π Registration Link
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Trailblazer. Leader. Mentor.
β¨Dr. Tsinat is a Medical Doctor, Jasiri Talent Investor alumna, and the first female Supervising Council member of EMSA-Ethiopia.
She also led EMSA-St. Paul as its president β and now, sheβs coming to CB-Fest x Activities Fair to share her insights on:
β Project Management
β Leadership!
Get ready to learn, lead, and grow.
π― Donβt miss your chance to be trained by the best β
π© Register now and claim your spot!
π Registration Link
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π¨ The Event is TOMORROWWWW! π¨
π₯Can you feel the energy? Because we definitely can! π₯
CB-Fest x Activities Fair is just ONE SLEEP AWAY β and weβve got 2 days lined up full of:
π₯ Power-packed trainings
π€ Inspiring sessions
π€ New connections
π΄ Lunch & refreshments
π Certificates & unforgettable memories!
Thank you to everyone who registered and we can't wait to see youβ¨β€οΈ.
β° Get ready to show up, shine, and make the most of it!
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π₯Can you feel the energy? Because we definitely can! π₯
CB-Fest x Activities Fair is just ONE SLEEP AWAY β and weβve got 2 days lined up full of:
π₯ Power-packed trainings
π€ Inspiring sessions
π€ New connections
π΄ Lunch & refreshments
π Certificates & unforgettable memories!
Thank you to everyone who registered and we can't wait to see youβ¨β€οΈ.
β° Get ready to show up, shine, and make the most of it!
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β¨ CB Fest Γ Activities Fair β¨
We were thrilled to be part of this yearβs CB Fest and Activities Fair, hosted by EMSA-AA, on August 2&3.
As the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace (SCORP), we had the opportunity to showcase our ongoing projects and share insights into our upcoming initiatives.
The atmosphere was enriching and inspiring. We left the event energized, motivated, and ready to take our projects to the next level.
πHuge thank-you to all our amazing members who brought passion and spirit. You made our booth unforgettable!
π Congratulations to the winners of our SCORP Puzzle Challenge! We hope you enjoyed cracking it while also learning something new, proving once again that SCORP is a standing committee thatβs fun, dynamic, and always has a little something extra in return for your participation. (We hope you enjoyed the sticker! π)
π Keep an eye out for our upcoming projects, we promise theyβll be just as exciting and meaningful.
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We were thrilled to be part of this yearβs CB Fest and Activities Fair, hosted by EMSA-AA, on August 2&3.
As the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace (SCORP), we had the opportunity to showcase our ongoing projects and share insights into our upcoming initiatives.
The atmosphere was enriching and inspiring. We left the event energized, motivated, and ready to take our projects to the next level.
πHuge thank-you to all our amazing members who brought passion and spirit. You made our booth unforgettable!
π Congratulations to the winners of our SCORP Puzzle Challenge! We hope you enjoyed cracking it while also learning something new, proving once again that SCORP is a standing committee thatβs fun, dynamic, and always has a little something extra in return for your participation. (We hope you enjoyed the sticker! π)
π Keep an eye out for our upcoming projects, we promise theyβll be just as exciting and meaningful.
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