Advancing Gender Equality and Educational Access through Community-Driven Researched Initiatives in Ethiopia
Lisa Devall-Martin (lisa@education-4-change.org)
This article examines the intersection of research, activism, and education through a case study of Education-4-Change’s work in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Focusing on gender equality, educational access, and community-driven initiatives, the study frames research as both analytical and activist. Situated within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it addresses the structural barriers—such as poverty, gender norms, political instability, and environmental crises—that shape Ethiopi