Biography

Eyerusalem Mehari is a dedicated Computer Science graduate from the University of Gondar with a strong passion for community development, education, and youth empowerment. She brings experience in IT, teaching, and tutoring, which has helped her develop strong skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and working effectively with diverse groups of people.

Eyerusalem joined CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia with a desire to learn from communities, experience community life, and contribute to meaningful and sustainable change. Through her CorpsAfrica training, she gained practical knowledge in Community-Led Development (CLD), Human-Centered Design (HCD), Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), community mapping, and the Innovator’s Compass. These experiences strengthened her belief that meaningful development begins with listening to communities, recognizing their existing strengths and resources, and working alongside them to develop solutions.

As a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, Eyerusalem is particularly interested in youth empowerment, education, ICT and digital skills, and livelihood opportunities. She aims to use her technical knowledge and experience to support young people while learning from their ideas, experiences, and abilities. She is committed to building strong relationships with community members and respecting their culture, knowledge, and priorities.

Eyerusalem sees herself as a listener, facilitator, and catalyst for change. Her professional goal is to combine her technology background, passion for learning, and commitment to community service to empower young people, support community-led initiatives, and contribute to sustainable positive change. She believes that when people are listened to, included, and given the opportunity to lead, they can create meaningful change in their own communities.