Present
Aster Belay, Siobhan Crawley, Feyisa Demie, Brian Foster, Fekadu Abebe, Teferi Degeneh , Girma Gebresenbet, Muluneh Oli
Apologies
Bekana Edossa, Gosaye Fida
Minutes of previous meeting
Feedback. Organisation is recognised. WADA (meaning Promise) is legal entity in Oromia.
We should encourage them to look at their resources and suggest ways in which they can go forward and how we can support them.
Agreed
Girma will attempt to organise a common meeting with partners in Oromia on 24th April 2pm
Finance
Aster has written to the Complaints Department of NatWest bank objecting to the delay in opening the account until our partner organisation has a verifiable bank account.
Waiting for a reply.
May 15th planning
Try to invite as many people as possible using the existing Zoom link. It would be great if we can involve partners from Oromia. 2pm UK time, 3pm Scandinavia, 4pm Oromia.
Separate planning meeting on 22nd April 7pm Aster, Teferi, Brian, Siobhan.
Any other business
Tee shirts have been delivered to Aster’s relatives but at the moment the transport costs are prohibitive. We could make some in the UK for the 15th.
PESTLE analysis. 6 people have responded. Could others respond before the next meeting.
Next meeting 1st May 2021 4pm UK time.