The Society began its operation in 2003 with the distribution of educational materials and bibles to a very remote village (Yerah) in the Northern Ethiopia region.  Since then, several developments have taken place. 

The most significant development accomplished was the expansion of an existing elementary school to include Grade 7 and 8.  Desks for 120 children and numerous books and other school supplies were provided for 850 children.  In 2006 a team of four Canadian volunteers from the Lower Mainland visited the village with generous gifts of clothing, and school supplies. 

Because the village is very remote in a mountainous region, help from outside has been very nominal.  The village is only accessible either on foot or on horseback.

Future and current projects:

1. continue assisting the existing school with school provisions, and volunteer teachers;
2. build a new school with proper sanitation and lighting;
3. provide clean drinking water by capping existing springs;
4. provide health education, especially HIV/AIDS awareness and  prevention;
5. assist with medical supplies;
6. create an opportunity for professionals in Canada and the United States to travel to Ethiopia (Yerah Village)  for short-term mission projects to share their knowledge in their specific areas of expertise;
7. encourage communities and individuals  from outside Ethiopia to support the work  financially and with resources as necessary;
8. solicit financial support for the projects;
9. explore and introduce Solar powered electricity system
10. build and run a well equipped clinic. 

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Victory Community Development Society
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