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Mayor of Addis Ababa City, Adanech Abiebie has shared essential food items to over 424,000 less fortunate residents of the city in connection with the ‘Day of Goodness’ observed today.

Elders, the sick, and heroes who have sacrificed for Ethiopia will be lavished with food and care, it was indicated during the occasion.

The support is intended to help the residents spend the upcoming New Year with joy with their families.

Edible oil, flour and chicken are some of the items delivered to the residents today.

Low income civil servants have also been invited to take part in the feast.

The meals will be served in all Sub-cities and Woredas across the sprawling capital, including in the administration offices.

The event aims to convey gratitude to those who have given so much to the country.

The six days of Pagumen, the 13th “month” of Ethiopian calendar are being marked at national level with various activities.

Today, Pagumen 3, is designated as Volunteer (Goodness) Day in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

) A one million Euros project aimed at helping Ethiopia adapt its groundwater resources management to climate change has been signed in Addis Ababa today.

Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Itefa and the Ambassador of France to Ethiopia, Rémi Maréchaux signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to launch the project.

Funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), the project will be implemented by the French public research institute BRGM in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy.

It will map suitability for Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) and assess feasibility of MAR to mitigate drought and water scarcity exacerbated by climate change, according to a press release issued by French Embassy in Addis Ababa.

MAR intentionally recharges excess water like floods and treated wastewater into appropriate aquifers for storage and later use.

Improving aquifer management is critical, as groundwater accounts for up to 80 percent of water use in Ethiopia.

The project aligns with France’s priority support for climate change adaptation and resilient water access in Ethiopia.

Ambassador of France to Ethiopia, Rémi Maréchaux highlighted France’s commitment to supporting climate-resilient water access in Ethiopia, both through this project and ongoing collaboration with other partners like Denmark.

The Embassy hopes this AFD-funded project will pave the way for larger investments in MAR infrastructure as part of integrated climate change adaptation in Ethiopia’s water sector.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Minister of Peace, Binalf Andualem has stressed the need to intensify the sprite of volunteerism among all Ethiopians in order to help expedite the national development efforts.

All the six days of Pagumen, the 13th months of Ethiopian calendar, are being marked with various thematic topics with a view to help strengthen national unity.

Dedicated to Pagument 3 set for marking a national day for ‘Human Goodness’ under the theme “Goodness for A Nation.”

The Ministry of Women and social Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Peace organized a panel in connection with the day.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Peace, Binalf Andualem said we need to effectively cultivate the spirit of voluntarism in the nationwide effort to promote development.

The Minister further stated that to engage in voluntary services would suffice to be human and stressed that we need to practice it in our daily activities.

Minister of Women and Social Affair, Ergoge Tesfaye, remarked that voluntary service is rendering willful services to the public with no remuneration.

She noted that this is an important social asset that could be utilized to promote public services and added that the recent efforts made by the youth to serve the public in various forms of voluntary activities at national level is being capped with necessary encouraging and commendable results.

Ergoge further noted that voluntary services need to be promoted among citizens to the level of a national cultural asset over the next fiscal year.

Also speaking on the occasion, founder of Mekedonia, Center for the Elderly and Mentally impaired Persons, Binyam Belete stated that engaging in voluntary services is pivotal for the prevalence of peace of mind among those who practice it.

He added that such practices require special sacrifices and requires resolving to live for the benefits of other persons as well.

Founder of Babul Keyer Charity Organization, Hanan Mohammed stated that voluntary services is of vital importance for national development and gives mental relief and satisfaction for those who are actively involved in it.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

The Office of the Prime Minister has shared essential food items and other supplies for low-income staff members and children being supported by the office.

On the occasion of National Virtue Day, the Office shared essential food items and other supplies with around 250 low income staff members and children being supported by the office in the presence of the Prime Minister.

Ethiopians all over the country have been observing Virtue Day today in various events under the theme ‘Benevolence to the Nation.’

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Virtue cannot be measured as it is an act of generosity that requires giving freely, not from what we have in abundance but sharing what we have, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.

The premier made the remark to volunteer youth who came from different parts of the country.

The youth had discussion about the role of youth in the nation’s development with high-level government officials yesterday.

Today, the youth celebrated Virtue Day at the Friendship Square.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said virtue is boundless act that requires no persuasion.

Stating that goodness is giving freely from the limitless source of kindness, he said that this is a seed that will bear fruit in the future.

The youth should, therefore, strengthen volunteering, the premier stressed.

Urging the youth to ignore evil ideas reflected by some people, he called on them to work together for the prosperity of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia shall continue to overcome the challenges it faces through the cooperation of its citizens, he affirmed, adding that no earthly power can stop us from realizing Ethiopia’s transition.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

The building of a modern and reliable air force that matches the greatness of Ethiopia will be further intensified, Ethiopian Air Force Chief Lieutenant General Yilma Merdasa said.

Senior officers who demonstrated excellent performance have been given promotions and awards today.

Accordingly, 5 senior officers who served the air force from twenty five to thirty five years were awarded medals, ribbons, and certificates.

Additional five hundred eighty five officers were also given promotion.

The Air Force Chief emphasized during the occasion the importance of human resource and institution building and noted that the air force has been carrying out various activities in this regard.

This concluding Ethiopian year, various activities have been carried out to strengthen military capability and to empower the human resource, he pointed out.

On the occasion of Virtue Day the air force donated the wheat flour harvested from its compound to the low income inhabitants of Bishhoftu town and the environs.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Peace and Security Division (PSD) hosted a consultative workshop, gathering experts and officials to deliberate on Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Policy.

A two-day workshop from 8th-9th September 2023 was officially opened by Justice Minister of Ethiopia, Gedion Timothewos and Siraj Fegessa, director of IGAD Peace and Security Division

Speaking at the occasion, the director termed this as a collaborative effort that seeks to support Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Policy, crafting a comprehensive path to justice and reconciliation.

Siraj also emphasized on the significance Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Policy towards peace and reconciliation.

The consultative workshop was organized in collaboration with the minister of Justice

Source: Ethiopian News Agency