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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.

Empowering Frontline Health Workers: 6-Day Vaccination Training Conducted in Malle and Nyangatom Woredas

7/10/2025

A six-day training on vaccination implementation was held in Malle and Nyangatom woredas to strengthen immunization delivery and outreach in hard-to-reach communities.

Sacred Forests: A Divine Trust and a National Nature Based Climate Solution

4/11/2025

The forests of Ethiopia are not only biodiversity reserves—ecosystem or nature based solution for climate change-they are also spiritual spaces/ paces mediation , deeply woven into our worship, rituals, and memory. Among them, the Sacred Forests surrounding churches, Mesjids, Cemeteries and monasteries stand out as living expressions of our covenant with the Creator.

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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.