Masaf Development Org

Masaf Development Organization is a legally registered CSO in Ethiopia, focused on community development, youth empowerment, and innovation.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

April 28 marks a special milestone for us.

In 2024, we launched our first Masaf Space in Jigjiga with a simple belief young people can support each other to overcome real challenges.

Grateful. Growing. Just the beginning.

#MasafSpaces #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

Masaf was first inaugurated in April 2024 and as we celebrate this milestone, we’re excited to officially open the Masaf Spaces Degahbour Hub this week.

A new space for youth, building skills, and driving innovation.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

We’re proud to officially launch the Career Acceleration Pathways (CAP) Program at the University of Gondar!

In partnership with Africa Career Networks, we’re supporting Mastercard Foundation Scholars with skills, mentorship, and career opportunities to transit into employment.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

Eid al-Fitr Mubarak! 🌙✨

May it bring joy and peace.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

We’re Hiring! 🚀

Masaf Development Organization is looking for a Programs & Partnerships Intern (Paid, 6 months) to support youth programs and partnerships in Addis Ababa.

📅 Deadline: 18 March

Apply:
https://t.co/Uo8vb58tKX

More info:
https://t.co/sxzdmJz1JJ

#Internship

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

CAP 2026 – Deadline Extended! 🚨

Good news for Mastercard Scholars! The Career Acceleration Program (CAP) 2026 deadline is now 15 March 2026.

Gain career skills, networking, and guidance to accelerate your career.

Apply now:
https://t.co/fR5t5UzlvY

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

Calling Ethiopian Mastercard Foundation Scholars & Alumni!

Join Career Acceleration Pathways (CAP) 2026 — a structured career development program delivered mostly virtually across Ethiopia.

🔗 Details:
https://t.co/b6R21Ie5M9

📝 Apply:
https://t.co/fR5t5UzlvY

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

We hosted an impactful Goal Setting Session facilitated by Eng. Fadumo Yusuf, who shared her valuable experience with young people.

At Masaf, we continue empowering youth with practical skills for personal & professional growth.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

Through this partnership, we will support Mastercard Foundation Scholars, ALA alumni, and local youth with internships, career guidance, and community-rooted opportunities.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

Masaf Development Organization is proud to join Africa Career Networks (ACN) as the 2025 Affiliate Partner for Ethiopia! 🌍✨
Together, we will strengthen career pathways and expand opportunities for young people across Ethiopia. #ACN #Masaf #YouthEmpowerment

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

We’re excited to announce that Masaf Spaces has officially rebranded as MASAF Development Organization (MDO) — marking a new chapter in our growth and regional impact.

Under MDO, Masaf Spaces will continue as a network of innovation and empowerment hubs supporting youth.

[Farouk Warfa @Farouk_H_Warfa]

As our week-long stay in Rwanda for experience-sharing trip comes to an end, I wish to take this opportunity to heartily thank, on behalf of our delegate, the @Cooperation_RW for generously hosting us with an African spirit and facilitating us to meet and engage with various institutions and government agencies. We also thank officials of these various institutions for their warm reception and devoting their time to provide us with invaluable insights on their work and the innovative approaches they employed that contributed to their success.

The level of commitment, professionalism and openness they have demonstrated is indeed, without fear of exaggeration, unparalleled to anywhere else I have visited.

But most importantly, it is the people of Rwanda that left me and my team with un-erasable mark in our hearts. Here we found a phoenix nation that miraculously standing on its ashes, collectively working for a shared future, jealously guarding their unity, unabated by the weight of painful history, limitations on geographical size and location. We found an orderly town where people treat you friendly irrespectively. These must be among what sets Rwanda apart !

Of course, we also shared our story and contemporary strive to make better Ethiopia. We affirmed that Rwanda, as always, can count on Ethiopia as its steadfast ally - a nation whose pan-African spirit transcends time, and now led by an equally visionary leader with mind-boggling initiatives, Dr @AbiyAhmedAli

We go back home equipped with a better mindset and valuable experiences that we intend to adapt within the context of Somali regional state.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

Our Executive Director, @AxmednuurTamaan, represented MasafSpaces at the #WorldFoodForum in Rome — engaging in global dialogues on youth empowerment, innovation, and agrifood systems transformation.

[Global Network of Religions for Children @ArigatouGNRC]

To commemorate the International Day of Peace, GNRC Somalia convened youth leaders, civil society, and peace advocates in Mogadishu under the theme “Stand for Children in War Campaign, Building Peace for Somalia’s Future.”

With over 4.5 million #Somali children in need of aid and nearly 2,000 grave violations against children recorded in 2024, this timely dialogue focused on protecting children from conflict and advancing peace.

We thank GNRC Somalia, @SomaliNYP, @Sipinstitute, @YeepSomalia, the Somali Youth Parliament Council, @MasafSpaces, and Seacore for joining us in standing for children and shaping a safe, secure, and sustainable world for them.

#standup4children
#SafeSecureSustainable
#AllForChildren

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

The Employment Skills Development Training, organized by Masaf Spaces Mogadishu at the @BenadirUniversi University Innovation Hub, equipped youth & graduates with practical skills, career insights & strong networks.

Building confidence, growth & opportunities for the future!

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

International Youth Day – Jigjiga 2025!

Join Masaf Spaces to celebrate youth power & creativity under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.”

🗓️ 12 Aug | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 Masaf Hall

Let’s unite, share ideas, & build a better future!

#MasafSpaces #IYD2025

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

🎉 Big win for startups in Ethiopia!
Congrats on the approval of the Ethiopia Startup Proclamation — a game changer for innovation & entrepreneurship.

👏 On behalf of @MasafSpaces, we celebrate this milestone for the startup ecosystem!

[Ministry of Innovation and technology Ethiopia @MinistryofInno2]

የሕዝብ ተወካዮች ምክር ቤት የስታርትአፕ አዋጅን በሙሉ ድምፅ አፀደቀ።

አዋጁ “የኢትዮጵያ ስታርትአፕ አዋጅ” የሚል ስያሜ እንደተሰጠው፤ የሰው ሀብት፣ ሥራ ስምሪት እና ቴክኖሎጂ ጉዳዮች ቋሚ ኮሚቴ ሰብሳቢ ነገሪ ሌንጮ (ዶ/ር) ተናግረዋል።

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

📅 The graduation ceremony was held on July 13, 2025, at Masaf Spaces – a beautiful moment celebrating progress, creativity, and community.

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

🎉 Huge congrats to all our Crochet Skills trainees on completing the course! Your creativity, resilience & handmade products are truly inspiring. 🙌
#YouthSkills #WomenEmpowerment #MasafSpaces

[Masaf Development Org @MasafDev]

Masaf Spaces extends our heartfelt thanks to all institutions and individuals who joined the Youth Ecosystem Exchange Event in Mogadishu on June 23, 2025.

Special thanks to our panelists for their insights and to our Somalia team for making it happen!
#YouthEmpowerment #Somalia