Sun shines in Workneh’s memory

Workneh’s 6th Memorial Picnic was held in beautiful sunshine in Finsbury Park and involved another delicious picnic prepared by Giftii and fun and games organised by Nicky! Donations made in cash and online added over £750 to our funds.

Olana Hundessa, the treasurer of WADA, has worked with Siobhan, our vice-chair, to submit a successful funding bid to a charity Harriet’s Footprint which means we have funding for a smaller second building where children can have refreshments. We are following a design provided by the local education authority and this building is called the student’s room.

Nicky Lopez continues to organise charity fitness sessions in the gyms where he works, the next one will be on Sunday 9th June. We have signed up for places in Swim Serpentine 2025 and the Vitality 10K run, and Nicky will be preparing our supporters to meet the challenge. The runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the London Marathon made almost £10,000 for WDEF.

We have now passed the half-way mark in our fundraising activities towards our initial target of £100,000. In addition we have gained valuable experience in submitting successful funding bids in cooperation with our partners in Oromia.

Workneh Dechasa 4th Anniversary picnic 2023

Just a week to go before this years 4th Anniversary Picnic in Finsbury Park where we will be gathering to remember the life and work Workneh Dechasa, who sadly passed away four years ago.

Come and join us to meet old friends and help us raise funds to build a preschool in his memory in his birthplace near Guder, Oromia. After many challenges, in Oromia and in our organisation, we have the go-ahead to start serious fundraising.

Last year,  lots of Workneh’s family, friends and colleagues enjoyed great food, lovely weather, East African sounds and good company. This year we hope we can make it better still.

We’ll provide:

  • Food and soft drinks
  • Merchandise for sale
  • Music
  • Games and challenges

Bring your own blankets and cash to buy our merchandise or make a donation using the button below.

The picnic location, pictured above, is close to the Endymion Gate, Endymion Road, London N4 1EH (also called New River gate). There are good public transport links.

Please come along and bring your family and friends. Last year’s event had a great atmosphere. If you can’t come and would like to support our efforts we have the donations page where you can contribute 

Looking forward to seeing you there.