Once again, Ethiopia has welcomed Can-Go Afar to it’s ancient soil with open arms. Now on our 10th Mission to this inspiring land, the Can-Go Afar team is 10 people strong, comprised of Board Directors, donors and practitioners – each with their unique combination of enthusiasm and expertise.
Our schedule consists of daily visits and planning meetings with local partners to discuss existing projects, consider how they are progressing and review how Can-Go Afar can best enhance a more meaningful future for our beneficiaries.
As visitors, we are witness to the, at times, dizzying complexity that seems inevitable in a country characterized by contradictions, where tradition and modernity are not always easy companions. Our journey has taken us from the loud, busy, chaotic streets of Addis Ababa, where goats can be seen crossing congested intersections under the watchful eye of an urban shepherd, to the arid desert landscapes of the Afar Region where the sand and wind are constant playmates.
We are now in Semera, capital of the Afar Region. Follow us as we go…