My name is Kany Diedhiou and I'm a third-year at the IEP of Fontainebleau in France. Last year, I had a month and a half long internship at the Prefecture of Seine-et-Marne.

Accomplished MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) professional with over 16 years of experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive MEAL systems in various humanitarian and development contexts. Holds a master’s degree in business Intelligence from the University of Khartoum, with a strong foundation in data management, strategic management, and project cycle management. Proven track record in leading MEAL activities that enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors including agriculture, food security and livelihoods, WASH, health & nutrition.

I am an Ethiopian filmmaker, theatre artist, and media professional passionate about using storytelling as a tool for cultural preservation, social dialogue, and community empowerment. With a BA in Cinema and Theatre Arts and ongoing graduate studies in Media and Communication, I bridge artistic creativity with strategic communication to create impactful narratives.

Currently serving as Assistant Director of Stage and Studio Production at Amhara Media Corporation, I coordinate television, cultural, and studio productions, ensuring quality storytelling and audience engagement. My creative portfolio includes the feature film ውጥን (“Wutin”), short films such as Whispered Fractures, and theatre productions like Titon (children’s theatre) and Homa-Mir (indigenous marriage traditions of Gojjam).

Beyond the stage and screen, I have organized and hosted major cultural events including ንባበ ሕይወት and ንቂ ኢትዮጵያ book festivals, both covered by Amhara Television. I have participated in international festivals such as SmartPhilm, and received training from Canon Academy, Reuters, and American University.

My work focuses on amplifying underrepresented voices, integrating indigenous knowledge into modern media, and leveraging digital platforms to extend the reach of Ethiopian visual storytelling. I aim to foster cross-cultural dialogue, inspire youth, and use media as a catalyst for positive social change.