A Celebration of Girls with Bright Futures

Join Cuso International for an inspiring evening in Toronto as we shine a light on the futures being shaped by girls and young women. This gathering is designed to spark connection and offer an experience the community will truly want to be part of.

Bringing together Cuso program leadership and alumni along with members of the Ethiopian diaspora, local leaders, and young people, this vibrant event celebrates heritage, volunteer experiences in Ethiopia and the collective community that drives change.

Hosted at the Centre for Social Innovation in partnership with Ethiofidel Media, this free evening will highlight the impactful work building bright futures.

Come be part of a night that shines a light on girls with bright futures, and the communities that help them rise.

A unique evening

· Panel Dialogue featuring Cuso representatives

· Cultural Performance that brings music and storytelling to life featuring Abu Gebre

· Digital Photo Exhibit capturing participants of the U-Girls 2 program

· Coffee Ceremony and Food Catering from Le Vegan Restaurant

Speakers and Panelist

Nicolas Moyer, CEO, Cuso

Anik Cooke, Senior Manager, Cuso

Mahari Tadele, Manager U-Girls 2, Cuso Ethiopia, We hope he will be able to secure the necessary travel documents to join us in Toronto for this event.

Dr. Grace Puja, Cuso Alumni, Mid Wives Saves Lives Program, Ethiopia

Jerusalem Addisu, Cuso Alumni, VOICE Program, Ethiopia

Everton Gordon, Cuso Alumni, SHARE Program, Ethiopia

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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