On September 29, 2012 we held our annual fund raising dinner. The evening included a silent auction featuring artisanal goods from Ethiopia, an auction supported by our business community in Vancouver, and a special presentation highlighting our activities and accomplishments in Ethiopia. One particular highlight of the evening was the speech made by Helen Balzer, … Continue reading September 2012 | Annual Fundraising Dinner
On June 16, 2012 Victory Community Development Society held it's first Children's day celebratory fashion show in the city of Woldia.
VCDS began its orphan support and sponsorship program in 2008 through the diligence of a young man, Dubale Tsegaye, living in the remote mountain village of Yerah. The oldest brother to 4 siblings, he was forced to quit school to provide for his family due to the untimely death of both his father and mother. Their … Continue reading The Original Five | Making A Difference
One of the communities that VCDS works with is the rural mountain village of Yerah. This lush mountain village sits atop of a steep mountain, that can only be accessed by foot or by mule.One of the communities that VCDS works with is the rural mountain village of Yerah. This lush mountain village sits atop of a steep mountain, … Continue reading Yerah Village in Pictures