WaterAid in Ethiopia receives presidential commendation

7 May 2010

WaterAid Ethiopia received a certificate of appreciation from His Excellency Girma Woldgeorgis, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The certificate was awarded from the Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) for our participation in the good practice day.

CCRDA held a good practice day on 1 March 2010 where selected NGOs showcased films and exhibitions to invited guests from the government and other non-government organisations.

WaterAid was among 16 NGOs invited to share their experiences through photography, print material and talks as well as participating in a joint film production by arranging a trip to its Ticho project in the Oromia region. 

Guests of the day included His Excellency Girma Woldegiorgis, His Excellency Dr Tewodros Adhanom, Minster of the Ministry of Health and other political figures.  Both the President and the Minister expressed their appreciation and recognition of civil society contribution towards supporting the government's effort to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and to eradicate poverty.