Fund Raising for Hidase Dam in Athens, Greece

A fund raising event was successfully held in Athens, Greece on Dec.4, 2011 which was attended by more than 350 participants. It was organized by the Honorary Consulate and the Coordinating Committee from the community in Athens, with the participation from the Ethiopian Embassy in Rome.

The meeting was mainly to explain the objectives and importance of the Hedase Dam and the benefits of the bonds for sale to the community. At the same time, bonds were offered for sale, donations were collected and pledges made.

The result of the event was a total of Euro 20, 980.00 (Twenty thousand nine hundred and eighty Euros) or more than half a million Birr from bond sale, donation and pledges. The most unique aspect of this event is that donation was 36% of the total amount.

The committee did a wonderful job with the support of the Honorary Consul, Mrs.Terina K. Armenakis, who covered the costs for the meeting hall in a four star hotel and other expenses personally."