What a fabulous night we had in Aston Gate on the 6th October Thank you to all who came, took part, donated or worked in the background to make it possible. What a wonderful way to also celebrate the fact that ,as a charity ,we are now 18 years old! A special thank you to The Ambling Band and Down for the Count for the terrific musicians, dancers and the two vocalists who were superb.A night to remember for a long time. We also want to thank Myles Wickstead the former UK Ambassador to Ethiopia who attended with his family. It was such an honour to have him with us.
We are just waiting for final confirmation of total money raised. If you still owe the auction company any money this is a polite reminder to get in touch asap. 

News from Ethiopia
  • We are delighted to announce that permission has been given to commence the second girls education building, Prudence House. Work to build the perimeter wall and secure the site will commence shortly. 
  • Work has also begun at the Ejere Health Clinic to bring the new building up to standard to allow operations to be performed by an obstetrician. At present over 200 mothers are transferred to Addis Ababa for emergency treatment each year. This unit  will save  lives .
  • With the arrival of a mains water supply along the only tracked road, connection of the Ifra Beri Primary school to this pipeline has begun. This will enable all staff and children to use a dedicated hand washing facility which will further improve sanitation.
  • The current year 12 scholarship girls have gone with their peer group and a teacher to a University near Addis Ababa to sit their national exams. This is a new initiative introduced by the Education board. 
  • All of the hardship pupils and disabled students have received their new uniforms, soap, underwear and stationary for the year ahead. We were also able to give  T-shirts  able to  to the hardship students and a school bag to the  children with disabilities. 
Thank you all for your continued support which finances the work of our partner For Development Association -Ethiopia.

Last year, as we could not go to Addis Ababa, we did a virtual  Great Ethiopian Run on Bristol Downs, with the authentic Ethiopian running shirt, and the authentic medals!
One day, we will get back to Addis, but if you would like to do the run with us in Bristol, we have a limited number of places. (10 ) To cover the expenses, the fee will be only £25. For that, you will receive the running shirt and the genuine medal ,but we would be delighted if you felt able to donate  – or raise sponsorship.
Ameseginalehu – Thank you!
If you are interested, please contact Sue Thomas directly  [email protected].

We would like to wish our friend Steve Peters all the best as he undertakes a 7 day challenge for us this half term holiday to raise money for education and health projects. Please do check out his Just giving page.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/theoffasouthbash 

Christmas Cards

For those organised among you we are starting to sell our  lovely Christmas Cards designed by Sally Stanley. Packs of 10 cards are available for £5. Postage and packaging (UK only) is £2.00 for one pack and £3.50 for up to 8 packs.

Please contact Sue Thomas directly [email protected]

Ethiopian Proverb
There are no better witnesses than your own eyes
February Newsletter

February Newsletter

In November our team of six visited Ethiopia, partly for a trip to the historic North and a trek in the Simien Mountains, partly to take part in the Great Ethiopian Run and raise money, but the highlight of the tour was the visit to Addis Alem. There, they visited the...

December Newsletter

December Newsletter

They Did it! Here is Team For Ethiopia with Haile Gebreselassie on the night before The Great Ethiopian Run. Read more at http://eepurl.com/gLUxof

November Newsletter

November Newsletter

Small but Significant On Friday 4th October, for the first time, we hosted a networking event for small UK charities who work in Ethiopia on the occasion of our 15th Birthday. In the morning we worked hard. We had a presentation from Fergus Thomas of DFID (the...

Water water everywhere…

Water water everywhere…

News from Ethiopia We have just had word from Ethiopia that two of our water projects have been completed at the northern villages of Besso and Liti Gulit. These are both what is called ‘spring caps’. Spring capping does not require a well to be dug. On the hillsides,...

Here is our March Newsletter

Here is our March Newsletter

News from EthiopiaSpring is in the air, and a lot has been happening in Addis Alem. Two sites have been chosen for water projects - springs are to be capped at Besso in the North and Liti Gulit. Refurbishing is taking place in the Maternity suites at the health...

Spring cap fundraiser – barn dance success

Spring cap fundraiser – barn dance success

In October the Avon Business Club held a barn dance for For-Ethiopia, raising a staggering £11,328. The barn dance, held in Bristol County Cricket Ground, was attended by 164 supporters, many of whom danced till late sporting checked shirts and cowboy boots. Auction...

Gauzebrook Produce Fair – fundraising For Ethiopia

Gauzebrook Produce Fair – fundraising For Ethiopia

We’re happy to share that the Gauzebrook Village Produce Fair is up and running again. This event kindly supports For Ethiopia. The date for your diaries is Saturday 29th September, venue Stanton St Quintin Primary school SN14 6DQ. The competition is open to all...