Kassahun Tadese - Executive Director NEP+
17+ Years Public Health Impact
Leadership Perspective

Kassahun Tadese

Executive Director, NEP+ | ካሳሁን ታደሰ

NEP+ stands as a cornerstone for advocacy in Ethiopia, ensuring that the meaningful involvement of people living with HIV is never an afterthought, but a priority.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between policy and community. We focus on building resilient networks that safeguard dignity, promote health equity, and ensure sustainable access to quality care across the nation.

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Strategic Leadership

Executive Director & Former Communications Lead at NEP+

“When communities lead, advocacy becomes sustainable and impact lasts.”

NEP+ Impact Growth Overview

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18 → 60
PLHIV Associations Expanded
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Years of Experience
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Regional & City Networks
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Network of Women Living with HIV

Who We Are & What We Do

NEP+ is Ethiopia’s national umbrella network of people living with HIV. Since its establishment in 2004, NEP+ has evolved from 18 community associations into a strong national movement uniting regional and city networks to strengthen advocacy, amplify voices, and coordinate a community-led response to HIV across the country.

GIPA Champion National Network 11 Member Networks
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Vision

To see Ethiopia free from HIV and its impact.

Mission

NEP+ leads and coordinates the contribution of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in the national response to HIV through networking, partnerships, capacity building, resource mobilization, and amplifying the voices of PLHIV at all levels.

Our Partners

Collaborating to strengthen sustainable HIV services and community empowerment in Ethiopia

NEP+ Networks & Partners

Our Networks

NEP+ unites regional networks across Ethiopia, strengthening advocacy and amplifying voices in the national HIV response.

HIV Positive People Association in Dire Dawa

Network of HIV Positive People Association in Dire Dawa

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

A coalition of PLWHA associations established in 2009, serving as a regional focal point.

Network of Afar Region PLWHA Associations

Network of Afar Region PLWHA Associations

Afar Region, Ethiopia

Launched in 2007 to coordinate regional associations and serve as the primary voice for PLWHA.

Dawn of Hope Ethiopia Association

Dawn of Hope Ethiopia Association

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Provides comprehensive support including psychosocial counseling and health services.

HIV Positive People Association in Dire Dawa

Network of HIV Positive People Association in Dire Dawa

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

A coalition of PLWHA associations established in 2009, serving as a regional focal point.

NEP+ Location Section

Our Location

NEP+ Ethiopia

Riche, Kirkos Sub City

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

NEP+ Website Reach

Reflecting NEP+’s expanding digital reach and real-time network engagement.

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