EECMY-NCES VISIT IN GERMANY

The Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Bad Salzuflen in Germany has invited two members of the North Central Ethiopia Synod (NCES) of the Ethiopian Evangelical church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) Ato Aklilu Dufera, DASSC Director and Ato Teshome Tena, HIV/AIDS orphans support Project Coordinator for a two weeks visit from February 7 to 22, 2008.

Exchanging presents (Mayor of Lipa 2nd from left)

Main purpose of the visit was to meet church members sponsoring the 150 children in the home based orphans’ project at Bahir Dar for the last three years and discuss its future continuation (2008 -2011). The invited guests have learned more about the church of Lipe and its congregations, while the members could gain deeper understanding through the direct exchange of views and experiences.

Showing project beneficiaries in pictures

NCES expresses its appreciation to the church of Lipe and the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of Bad Salzuflen, in Germany for the kind invitation and hospitality as well as for the well prepared festival held at the town of Lipe to make the people understand more and continue supporting this orphan’s project.

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Graduation at Arba Minch Mekane Yesus Technical College (AMMYTC)

The AMMYTC was established in the year 1972, as one of the first technical schools in southern regions giving training in wood and metal work as well as in general and auto mechanics. It has altogether produced 823 graduates for the country. In 2005, after going through a restructuring process including a feasibility study conducted by Ato Berhanu Berhe from EECMY-DASSC, the school is upgraded to a college level specialising in Information Technology and Auto Mechanics.

Part of the colourful graduation ceremony at the AMMYTC

The first colorful graduation after the restructuring has taken place on the 15^th of February 2008. The Guest of honor and zonal administrator, Ato Dosa Mada, has awarded Diplomas and Certificates to the 45 graduates of the College. One of the new components in the College is the production unit, which has led it to a self supporting institution. It has already won Meonco as a partner for its automotive service, improving the technology and its service to the customers immensely.

Training and income generating at the same time

(Text & photo: Berhanu Berhe)