Fitsum Tesfaye

Working in Communications @UN - Views are my own.

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U.S. investments in global vaccine programs save lives and generate major economic returns.

Watch John Nanni, polio survivor and @Rotary member, and Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of @gavi, testify to Congress on the importance of investing in immunization.

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#Live from UNHQ: Honored to join @antonioguterres, Melissa Fleming & my friend Koye at UN@80: #ALivingLegacy in #UNGA.

80 years on, the UN remains a beacon of hope, reflecting on its legacy, today’s challenges & our shared future. 🌍✨ #UN80 #ALivingLegacy

@SustainableComs

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The #BilumCampaign beautifully embodies this—rooted in culture, powered by community, and driven by purpose.

🔗 Learn more about the Bilum Campaign https://t.co/4FZnLly4jW

Let’s continue to center local voices in global conversations. 🌍✨

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I was deeply honored to see the impact of projects I was tasked to lead evolved to be showcased this week at the @unitednations Headquarters in New York City.

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Throughout my career, I’ve championed the power of local knowledge & the role of Social and Behavior Change – Community Engagement (#SBC) in advancing sustainable development.

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Let’s keep pushing for scalable, sustainable solutions that work for everyone.

#WorldHealthDay2025 #FoodIsMedicine #CulturallyTailoredCare #SystemsThinking #HealthEquity #SDG3 #PublicHealth #MTMs #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth

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Today on #WorldHealthDay

Let’s reimagine healthcare with a systems thinking approach — one that embraces culture, equity, and nutrition.

https://t.co/t7USaymVCr

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Shoutout to leaders & changemakers advancing food as medicine and equitable health:
@CommunityServings @TheFoodIsMedicineCoalition @MealsOnWheelsAmerica @UnidosUS @CenterForHealthLawAndPolicyInnovation @WholesomeWave @FeedingAmerica @NoKidHungry
@SustainableComms @TEFF
@COBA

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“Let us recommit to create a world where no person with autism is left behind." https://t.co/RYBTb8x9xW

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On Wednesday’s World Autism Awareness Day, let’s celebrate the invaluable contributions of autistic people to communities worldwide.

“People with autism often experience isolation, stigma and inequality,” lamented UN Secretary-General António Guterres…

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calling for their full inclusion and participation in society.

"We need inclusive health and education systems, work environments and urban design to ensure people with autism have equal opportunities to thrive,” he stressed, adding:

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Mark your calendars for #UNBeSciWeek 2025, happening 7–11 April! ✨

Join 46 UN Entities across 15 events as we explore how BeSci is shaping AI, evidence-informed decision-making, health policy & more!

The entire week is free & open to all

🔗 Sign up now https://t.co/XSrygramXc

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Are you a KMer in DC area?

Join us at the ongoing #KM Week Workshop on #KM Practitioners in the Age of #AI?

#SustainableComms
#KM4Dev

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Thank you to the ITP team for the opportunity to be part of this important conversation. It’s inspiring to see such passionate professionals working to support early childhood development and inclusion. 💪🌟

#DisabilityAdvocacy
#CulturalInsights #StorytellingForChange

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✨ It was an absolute honor to share insights on the social norms surrounding parents of #ChildrenwithDisabilities and tell stories of my Social and Behavior Change journey through my little book, “Our World: Ethiopia."📖🌍

#SocialBehaviorChange #EarlyIntervention

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Together, we explored how cultural perceptions shape the experiences of families and discussed meaningful approaches to drive positive change.

#OurWorldEthiopia #AutismAwareness
#ITP