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His Holiness, Abune Mathias, received and had a fruitful discussion

2/6/2024 Top News

with representatives from "Bread for the World," an international humanitarian aid organization actively involved in Ethiopia through their partnership with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewhedo Church Development and Inter-Church Aid Commission.

Delegates from Germany: Higher officials of Bread for the World Visited the Holy Patriarch of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

During their visit, Bishop Petra, the leader of the delegation, expressed a heartfelt desire for peace in the current situation and challenges faced by the Church. His Holiness, in turn, expressed, sincere gratitude to the delegation team for their strong support and emphasized the importance of continuing this valuable collaboration.=

The meeting was attended by His Grace Abune Smuel, Archbishop of EOTC DICAC, distinguished members of the patriarch Secretariat Office, the Department of Foreign Relations, and EOTC DICAC management.

The delegation also had the opportunity to visit EOTC DICAC's church forest intervention sites at Addis Ababa, Bole Bulebula Felege Yoradanos, St. Mikael, and the Abune Tekelhaymanot monastery.

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Better Dairy, Better Lives A Priest Becoming a change Agent for Dairy Farming

Mela’eke Selam Lealem, a dedicated priest deeply invested in the well-being of his community, resides In the Awi Zone, Banja Woreda, Bassa Kebele.

The EOTC DICAC team, met Mela’eke Selam during the training of trainers’ session in the "Better Dairy for All" project, representing the Banja Woreda Church, eager to explore new experiences for improvement.

In earlier years, Mela’eke struggled to provide adequate milk for his children, largely due to a lack of understanding of its nutritional benefits. However, the training session was a turning point for him. Upon learning about the vital role of milk plays in child development and the impact of its absence, concern him. Determined to change the course of his children’s lives, he made a quick decision

Upon returning from the training, Mela’eke Selam invested in a milk cow, significantly enhancing his family’s nutrition and ensuring his children's health from the adverse effects of malnutrition. This project not only fostered their health but also brought joy and a sense of accomplishment to his household.

Inspired by his newfound knowledge, Mela’eke Selam saw an opportunity to extend his impact beyond his family. He intended to purchase additional milk cows and plan to renting out milk to neighbors. He aimed to boost both his income and the community’s health.

Mela’eke is now not just a participant in the "Better Dairy for All" project, he is a proactive champion, aspiring to continue expanding his dairy production and inspire those around him. His ambition is clear— he plans to acquire another cow in the near future, turning his vision into reality and realizing his dream of a healthier community.