2nd anniversary event

Workneh Dechasa passed away on 13th May 2019.

Today, Saturday 15th May 2021, we are holding an event to remember Workneh and celebrate his contribution. We also want to share with his vision of an elementary school to be built in his birthplace Malkaa-Dhagaa Gudar and tell you about our plans to realise that ambition, in his memory.

  • 0:00 – 0:05 Welcome and introduction by St Peter’s vicar (Tina)
  • 0:05 – 0:20 Personal contributions in memory of Workneh (2 minutes each)
    • Aster Belay
    • Michael Hawkins
    • Rundasaa Ashetee
    • Minomi Taylor
    • Dhaabaa Hailemariam
    • Peter Okoye
  • 0:20 – 0:30 A moment of personal reflection and music (Aster)
  • 0:30 – 0:35 Introducing WDEF (Muluneh)
  • 0:35 – 0:40 What we have achieved this year (Siobhan)
  • 0:40 – 0:55 The development of WADA in Oromia (Girma)
  • 0:55 – 0:60 Video from Malkaa-Dhagaa Gudar
  • 0:60 – 1:10 How you can help (Brian)
  • 1:10 – 1:15 Feedback from everyone and closing remarks (Muluneh)