Advocacy is about connection, collaboration, and impact, and Ogweno Stephen experienced all this and more during a transformative 5-day tobacco advocacy training in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hosted by the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM), the training focused on combating tobacco industry interference in public health policies across Africa.

Stephen’s blog post captures not just the rigorous training sessions but also the camaraderie among advocates from across the continent.

Through his lens, we see snapshots of passionate leaders and changemakers, each working tirelessly to create a healthier Africa. These photos showcase moments of collaboration, intense learning, and the shared joy of working toward a common goal.

For Stephen, this training wasn’t just about professional development; it was a celebration of advocacy.

The blog highlights the importance of collective action in driving policy change and shares the energy and optimism of a community committed to public health.

Join Ogweno Stephen in celebrating the power of advocacy through his photos and reflections from this impactful event in Addis Ababa.