- Town Hall for Peace (Holeta – February 28, 2025): Advocacy Network Groups held discussions on unity, tolerance, and FoRB, with media amplifying the message of peace and coexistence. EIFDDA hosted the "Sustaining the Culture of Peace" event in Holleta City as part of #WIHW2025, bringing together over 40 diverse faith leaders, community members, and peace representatives. The event promoted interfaith dialogue, social cohesion, and communitydriven peacebuilding, reinforcing EIFDDA's commitment to multi-faith collaboration and bridging religious differences for local conflict resolution. The event featured town hall discussions, dialogue sessions, and workshops aimed at strengthening interfaith harmony and promoting sustainable peace. Participants explored ways to integrate faith-based and extra-religious approaches to conflict resolution and developed strategies for longterm peace. Group Photo at Holleta, Feb 2025 The event reinforced the idea that peacebuilding must be locally led and rooted in community traditions. Key reflections included the importance of empowering women and youth in peace efforts, the need for ongoing, communitydriven peace processes, and the critical role of media in spreading positive peace messages. To ensure lasting impact, the local Advocacy Network Groups with government peace and security structures agreed on several steps to institutionalize faith-based and community-led peace structures, strengthen multi-faith collaboration for conflict prevention, and expand media involvement in peace campaigns. They also committed to ongoing capacity-building for women, youth, and community leaders. The event marked a significant step toward sustainable peace. EIFDDA and JISRA will continue to support interfaith collaboration, capacity-building, and media engagement to ensure long-term peacebuilding in the region. The #WIHW2025 events have demonstrated the power of unity, collaboration, and dialogue in addressing Ethiopia’s social challenges. From empowering marginalized communities to promoting interfaith peacebuilding and harmony, these events have laid a strong foundation for lasting progress. The commitment from participants signals a shared dedication to peace, inclusivity, and justice.