Our Story
From a university friendship to a nationwide peacebuilding mission.
2009 / 2010 G.C.
The Beginning
Graduating students at Dire Dawa University formed the Rational Thinkers Union uniting young Ethiopians from all backgrounds for a positive future.
2019 / 2020 G.C.
The Reunion Plan
The facilitation committee led by Mr Merihun Mandoye and Mr Shimelels Feysa Tola convened in Addis Ababa to plan their ten-year reunion.
November 2020
The Turning Point
War broke out in northern Ethiopia. Mr Shimelels asked: "If we cannot gather to celebrate our friendship, can we gather to heal our country?"
2022 G.C.
APE is Born
Dr. Birhanu Tolessa Garedaw became founding Chairperson. APE was legally registered with Registration Number 6349. A friendship became a mission.
