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Brighter Generation
Brighter Generation is a virtual and in-person teaching program that aims to enhance education and empower the next generation of leaders in Ethiopia by connecting the Ethiopian diaspora and global volunteers with students and teachers in Ethiopia.

Brighter Generation's virtual pilot program started on July 16, 2022, for 12 weeks with nine centers and more than 100 students from different regions of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, Afar, Dire-Dawa, Jijiga, Gondar, and Debre-Birhan, , , which is the second round of Brighter Generation program, ended in March 2023. This program included more than 130 students selected from 15 schools in Addis Ababa, the majority from public schools, and the student completed a rigorous course in computer programming and leadership.

The in-person program instructors traveled from USA with different academic tracks at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in artificial intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Molecular Biology, Engineering, and Design and Management. . In addition to technological skills, the program focused on public speaking, writing, presentation, and, most importantly, students to look into their community and to learn to address challenges in an organized way by writing problem-solution statements and implementing proposals. Armed with these skills, the students went on to make a difference in Ethiopian society, creating impactful community projects like "Eat to Live, But Not Leave Life to Eat." This project aims to improve the distribution of essential supplies, such as flour, cooking oil, and sugar, by public centers in Addis Ababa by developing a web-application through computer programming. The website allows users to register using their phone numbers to receive information from the government body including access supply schedules and to address issues related to long queues, wastage of time, and corruption while serving as a resource for future studies and improving the old distribution system used in public centers.

Brighter Generation Founders
The program was founded by Dr. Berhanu Bulcha, a space scientist, and Dr. Tsega Solomon , a biochemist, with the support of other Ethiopian professional diasporas during their trip to Ethiopia in 2021. The duo scientists with a great passion to support the youth; they aim to connect the well-educated Ethiopians in the diaspora, including the second generation, with talented and motivated students with the potential to support their local community in different regions and, in general, lift Ethiopia from its challenges. 173.66.62.237 (talk) 00:31, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

Partnership with EthioTelecom
The Brighter Generation program relies on virtual connectivity for teaching and mentorship activities. Thus, the founders signed a partnership with, the largest telecommunication organization in the country. In this strategic partnership, Ethio-Telecom provides uninterrupted internet network and IT support in different regions of Ethiopia. The partnership is vital and will ensure the program’s sustainability, longevity, and impact on the current and future generations of Ethiopian students. 173.66.62.237 (talk) 00:55, 22 March 2023 (UTC)