Thanks to the generous donations of DESTA ETHIOPIA’s loyal supporters equipment is now up and running to help premature infants survive. Desta Ethiopia’s association with Fresemae’tat Primary Hospital goes back to the 2020-2022 war when we supplied stipends to staff to enable them to keep the hospital open. Since then we have been liaising regularlyContinue reading “A better chance for newborns”
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Solidarity in diaspora
This Saturday DESTA ETHIOPIA organisers were privileged to celebrate the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin with Bristol’s strong and vibrant Tigrayan community. It was an uplifting experience, not simply because of the simple joy of the occasion, but also because of the strong spirit of mutual support that binds this community – andContinue reading “Solidarity in diaspora”
Good news for Tigray’s mothers and babies!
Greetings and huge thanks – as always – to all our supporters, and if you have just joined us, welcome aboard the good ship DESTA ETHIOPIA! Over the next few blogs we’d like to share with you some of our exciting new ventures, and we invite you to come along for the trip… We areContinue reading “Good news for Tigray’s mothers and babies!”
Desta in Warwick!
This friday Stephen and Lisa will be in Warwick to give an illustrated talk on how their conservation work in Ethiopia led to the founding of the humanitarian charity, Desta Ethiopia. The event is being kindly hosted by Fr. Patrick and the Catholic parish of St. Mary Immaculate, and entrance is free (for further detailsContinue reading “Desta in Warwick!”
Happy Timket everyone!
Today Ethiopia celebrates TIMKET, one of the country’s most important religious festivals, marking the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. To all those celebrating right now we wish you a wonderful feast!
Desta in Valletta!
A call-out to all our Maltese friends and supporters: Stephen and Lisa will be giving an illustrated presentation at 6 pm on Friday 23rd January on the subject of Ethiopian wall paintings and the work of Desta Ethiopia. The event is kindly hosted by Din l-Art Ħelwa at their premises at 133 Melita Street, Valletta,Continue reading “Desta in Valletta!”
Merry Christmas!
Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas (Lidet, or Genna) is celebrated on 7th January, so this Christmas greeting is early for some of our colleagues, supporters and contributors across the world, while others do not celebrate Christmas at all. Nevertheless, all of us know the joy of welcoming in new life, and all of us have the capacityContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”
Desta Ethiopia on TV!
Back in April we posted our first blog – “Picking up the pieces” – describing our first steps in helping to rebuild capacity at Howzien’s primary hospital. You may remember that the hospital was trashed and looted during the war (scroll down here if you want a reminder). We began liaising with the hospital committeeContinue reading “Desta Ethiopia on TV!”
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Back to school!
The Ethiopian New Year – Enkutatash – has just begun (on 11th September) ushering in new hope, and a new academic year. The great news is that primary education is free. The downside is that pens, exercise books and other essential school materials are not. This is a prohibitive expense for many, and for aroundContinue reading “Back to school!”
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