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Message from His Grace Archbishop Abune Samuel EOTC-DICAC

7/25/2025

A Call to Plant Trees and Protect Creation, on the Occasion of the Kiremt Season.
As we enter the blessed Kiremt season, a time when the land is nourished by God’s rain and the earth is renewed with life, I urge all of you individuals, families, and congregations to embrace this season as a divine opportunity to plant trees and care for our environment.

Emergency Response Project Launched in Bugna Woreda, Lalibela.

7/22/2025

The project, funded by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and implemented by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter-Church Aid Commission (EOC-DICAC), integrates emergency food distribution, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) interventions, and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) prevention and response services.

EOTC-DICAC Strengthens Efforts to Protect and Restore Ethiopia’s Church Forests

7/10/2025

EOTC-DICAC has expanding several initiatives aimed at conserving and restoring church forests across Ethiopia.
These sacred groves small patches of indigenous forest surrounding Orthodox churches have served as spiritual sanctuaries and ecological havens for centuries.

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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.