ETHIOPIA: Caritas Constructs Schools for South Sudanese Refugees in Western Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Catholic Church
Social and Development Commission with the support of Catholic Relief Services
(CRS) constructed four schools for South Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia in Kule
and Terkendi camps, in Gambella regional State, Ethiopia.
Social and Development Commission with the support of Catholic Relief Services
(CRS) constructed four schools for South Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia in Kule
and Terkendi camps, in Gambella regional State, Ethiopia.
During the inaugurating ceremony
of the schools with a blessing and prayer Rt. Rev. Angelo Moreschi, S.D.B, the Apostolic
Vicar of Gambella said that the schools constructed in both camps at a cost of
Birr 9 million (about USD 433,600) is part of the Church’s support to the
refugees in her effort to the integral human development.
of the schools with a blessing and prayer Rt. Rev. Angelo Moreschi, S.D.B, the Apostolic
Vicar of Gambella said that the schools constructed in both camps at a cost of
Birr 9 million (about USD 433,600) is part of the Church’s support to the
refugees in her effort to the integral human development.
He said “we are here today to
show our solidarity with the displaced people of South Sudan and contribute to
educating the young children of South Sudan who have come to Ethiopia to seek
shelter because of the conflicts in their countries. We must thank God for
giving us this opportunity to assist the refugees by constructing these
educational facilities.”
show our solidarity with the displaced people of South Sudan and contribute to
educating the young children of South Sudan who have come to Ethiopia to seek
shelter because of the conflicts in their countries. We must thank God for
giving us this opportunity to assist the refugees by constructing these
educational facilities.”
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| Official Opening of one of the newly constructed schools for the Sudanese Refugees in Gambela |
Mr. Aterfa Mostafa,
representative of the Gambella Regional President, on the occasion thanked the
Catholic Church for all the social development works implemented in the region.
He said “The construction of these schools will tremendously increase the
access to education for school aged children; it is truly a good news for the
community.” He also assured the Church the support of the regional government
for all her development interventions.
The Catholic Church has been
supporting refugees in both camps with various interventions since the
conflicts in South Sudan occurred.
supporting refugees in both camps with various interventions since the
conflicts in South Sudan occurred.
More than 4800 children are
expected to benefit from the 4 schools constructed. The construction also included
water points and latrines for boys and girls and all the class rooms are
furnished with the necessary school desks and blackboards. While the
construction was ongoing the teachers were also given trainings and 4 school
health clubs were established as part of the project.
expected to benefit from the 4 schools constructed. The construction also included
water points and latrines for boys and girls and all the class rooms are
furnished with the necessary school desks and blackboards. While the
construction was ongoing the teachers were also given trainings and 4 school
health clubs were established as part of the project.
According to the agreement of the
project the Norwegian Refugee Council will take over the responsibility of
running the schools. Executive director of Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and
Development Commission Mr. Bekele Moges, Country representative of CRS Ethiopia
Mr. Matt Davis and representatives of partner organizations and beneficiary
community members were also present at the inauguration ceremony.
project the Norwegian Refugee Council will take over the responsibility of
running the schools. Executive director of Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and
Development Commission Mr. Bekele Moges, Country representative of CRS Ethiopia
Mr. Matt Davis and representatives of partner organizations and beneficiary
community members were also present at the inauguration ceremony.
Source:
Makeda Yohannes, CBCE Communications and Public Relation Officer
Makeda Yohannes, CBCE Communications and Public Relation Officer
