There is more than one
way to leave a print.

Bring your experience, your institution, your time or a question worth working on. Choose the route that fits and your message will reach a person.

Choose how you want to take part.

Each route starts with a short conversation. There is no general application form and no fee to join the network.

For young people anywhere in Ethiopia who want to hear about research cohorts, dialogues, workshops and open calls.

Co-run a program, host a dialogue, commission research, provide a placement or share a dataset.

Support a named project with a published goal, reporting plan, budget and closing date.

Contribute research, translation, facilitation, photography, design or event support to a defined piece of work.

See current cohorts, fellowships, workshops and event registrations. Every call states the time, support and selection process.

A clear next step, honest expectations and a response from a person.

No gatekeeping: You do not need an introduction, membership fee or organisation behind you to write to us.
Named work: We explain the task, time, support and decision process before asking anyone to participate.
Credit and pay: Authors are named. Work samples are paid. Longer placements and commissioned work include compensation.
A human reply: Messages reach the team directly. We normally respond within three working days.

Tell us what you are trying to do and where you are based. We will point you to the right person or say plainly when we cannot help.