The Addis Forum 2025 – Join Ethiopia’s Premier Youth Civic Engagement Platform

Omran Aburayya
May 18
2 min read

If you are a young changemaker passionate about peacebuilding, civic dialogue, and national transformation, The Addis Forum 2025 is your opportunity to engage, lead, and influence policy. Taking place from October 24–26, 2025, at the African Leadership Excellence Academy (AFLEX), this high-level hybrid forum is expected to convene over 2,250 delegates—with 250 in-person slots and 2,000 virtual participants.

Organized by the Ethiopian Youth Dialogue for Peace Association (EYDPA) in collaboration with key national institutions, this year’s forum is themed:“Youth Building a Legacy of Unity & Peaceful Coexistence Through Meaningful Civic Engagement.”

📌 Forum Summary

Location: African Leadership Excellence Academy (AFLEX), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Host: Ethiopian Youth Dialogue for Peace Association (EYDPA)
Format: Hybrid (250 in-person; 2,000+ virtual delegates)
Forum Dates: October 24–26, 2025
Application Deadline: Not specified, but results will be announced by September 20, 2025
Participation Fee: 1,749 ETB (non-refundable commitment fee)
Target Group: Ethiopian youth aged 18–40, social leaders, professionals, academics
Focus Areas: Peacebuilding, civic engagement, elections, innovation, climate action, women in leadership, and more

🧭 Forum Overview

The Addis Forum 2025 offers a multi-sectoral platform that brings together young leaders, policymakers, religious and community elders, academics, the private sector, and civil society to engage in cross-generational dialogue on Ethiopia’s most pressing issues.

Through keynote speeches, breakout sessions, workshops, and interactive panels, participants will explore:

Youth’s role in peace and security
Civic engagement and peaceful elections
Interfaith and intergenerational dialogue
Combating hate speech and disinformation
Climate change and environmental justice
Job creation, mental health, and innovation for national development

🎁 Forum Benefits

250 Fully Funded In-Person Opportunities
2,000+ Fully Funded Virtual Participation Slots
Certificate of Participation (Digital & Physical)
Recognition of Community Contributions & Achievements
Skill-building workshops in communication, leadership, and advocacy
Networking with government officials, NGOs, and development partners
Opportunities to present social impact initiatives and influence public policy
Award and recognition ceremonies for outstanding contributors

Note: A non-refundable commitment fee of 1,749 ETB is required upon application. Selection is competitive and based on merit, motivation, and alignment with the forum’s vision.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Addis Forum 2025, applicants must:

Be aged 18–40
Be an Ethiopian student, professional, or community leader
Demonstrate a strong interest in peacebuilding, civic engagement, and sustainable development
Be engaged in social or educational activities
Be committed to active participation and follow-up engagement

📝 Application Procedure

Applicants must fill out the online registration form, including:

Personal and contact details
Short essays on motivation, community work, and how you plan to utilize the forum
Upload of a photograph and photo ID
Confirmation of willingness to pay the commitment fee

📅 Important Dates: