East African Village Outreach (EAVO) in partnership with Ethiopian Tree Fund Foundation (ETFF) was able
distribute thousands of indigenous tree seedlings and 2,400 grafted apple fruit trees to farmers in Acheber,
Ethiopia. The following is an excerpt from the head of ETFF on the long and tiring event of the day:
During the first trip, the event started at 4:00 AM (local time) and we finalized distributing the seedling
around 6:00 PM. The chilly weather and the rainy day did not hinder the group from working, though the rain
and mud made the loading and unloading of the plant materials somewhat difficult. Mr. Hailu’s car broke
down before reaching our destiny in Harbu Chulule, but his extraordinary energy and enthusiasm for the
project kept the team alive. We all were packed in one car and continued our journey to Acheber.
Though the trip was long and challenging, it was all worth the sacrifice.
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Dear All,
As I informed you in my previous communication, the farmer training in Acheber has been a success. A very good indicator for this statement is that some 24 farmers have contacted us to be included in the pilot project.
The training was organized in a participatory way where farmers shared their experiences and the theoretical part was supplemented with practical exercises. |
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We are about to launch an ambitious project which, if successful, will make a huge impact on the lives of East Africa subsistence farmers and their families. East Africa Village Outreach, together with the Ethiopian Tree Fund Foundation (ETFF), agricultural experts from the University of Addis Ababa, and up to 240 farmers, will plant 2400 apple trees, 2400+ indigenous trees, receive training in bee keeping and mushroom production. This is a pilot "Agro/Reforestation" program directed toward providing income, food and reforestation in the Acheber area. |
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A major highlight of this trip brought Bob Gross and Lee Jimison on a mission trip
from Lakeside Church of Folsom, CA. Coordinating with Harvest Church of God, Ethiopia,
local laborers, Seifu, Jim, and village leaders, they were able to develop and increase
the flow of water from a local spring into a delivery system. This provided abundant
water to four distribution sites, including the community and EAVO's kindergarten school.
This would not have been possible for many years without this gift.
Since the project came in under budget, Lakeside also funded window glass for the school.
Frigid mountain winds (at 10,000 ft) blowing through the classrooms made learning difficult.
Thanks to the Missions Board at Lakeside Church
for providing water to the community and the children! |
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Carol Sherwood and Lily Francis from Sun River Church in Rancho Cordova, CA spent many hours sewing colorful skirts for the girls in our kindergarten school (ages 4 to 10) in Ajo, Ethiopia. These beautiful skirts would probably be the first new ones they have ever received.
The looks of astonishment and disbelief were replaced by smiles as the children realized the skirts were actually for them. |
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