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  • Photos of the school build

  • Almost there

    This video show the school site on 13th May 2026 with Classroom Block A, Rest and refreshment Block C and toilet Block D, together with the substructure of Classroom Block B largely completed. Below is the completed Classroom block A. The generous grant of £8172 from Hazel’s Footprints Trust for the pupils’ rest and refreshment…

  • Swim Serpentine and Vitality 10K Events

    Three swimmers accepted the Serpentine challenge on 20th September, followed, the next weekend, by five runners taking on the Vitality 10K. Between them they raise almost £5000 for the school in Oromia. Thanks to them and to all who sponsored them, as well as the team from WDEF who cheered them on and flew the…

  • 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…

  • Thanks to our runners and supporters

    Many thanks to the five runners who took on the challenge of the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise around £2000 for the school in Oromia. A cold sunny day was ideal for running with support around the course for runners supporting a wide range of charities. We may be small fry but we’re in…