Dashen Bank has participated in the opening ceremony of the Annual Financial Literacy Week (AFLW), organized by the National Bank of Ethiopia, which kicked off today at the Gambella Regional State Council.

The event was attended by H.E. W/ro Alemitu Omod, President of the Gambella Regional State, alongside representatives from the National Bank of Ethiopia, senior regional government officials, and various stakeholders from Ethiopia’s financial sector.

Held under the theme “Fostering Financial Literacy and Strengthening Consumer Protection,” this year’s Financial Literacy Week emphasizes key themes such as financial literacy, women’s saving products, community engagement, and mobile banking services, all aimed at enhancing Ethiopia’s inclusive financial ecosystem.

Throughout the weeklong program, Dashen Bank will showcase its innovative women-centered savings products, mobile banking solutions, and the Dashen Kefita Entrepreneurship Contest, along with other vital initiatives that foster financial literacy and promote inclusion within the community.