Biography

Born and raised in sekota,Ethiopia,Mekdes Getu began educational journey at Medhanialem General Primary School where she completed her primary education ,before continuing her secondary education at Wag Seyem Admasu General Secondary School.

After completing her secondary education, she joined Wolaita Sodo University, where she studied Plant Science and earned my bachelor’s degree. Her educational journey has helped her develop knowledge, confidence, and a strong interest in contributing to the development of her community.

Professionally, she worked as a Community Facilitator, where she gained valuable experience working with communities, understanding their needs, and supporting them in addressing local challenges. This experience strengthened her communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Currently, she has completed CorpsAfrica /Ethiopia pre-service training and is serving as a CorpsAfrica /Ethiopia Volunteer. Through this opportunity, she committed to working closely with communities, contributing to sustainable development, and being part of positive change.

Her future goal is to become a strong, confident, and problem-solving woman who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. She believes that challenges are opportunities to learn, grow, and become stronger. She aspires to use her education, experience, and dedication to empower communities and contribute positively to society.

She is determined to continue learning, serving others, and developing herself into a woman who can face challenges with courage and turn problems into opportunities for positive change.