Members of the Afar Community of Ottawa gathered on July 30, 2022 to celebrate the visit to Canada of the Executive Director of the Afar Pastoralist Association (APDA) – Mr. Ismail Ali Gardo – and also of Professor Houssein Ibrahim Houmed, Professor of Philosophy, based in France.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Houmed Mohamade
The Afar Community in Ottawa has lost an iconic figure who added courage and strength to their lives.
Conflict in Tigray and Border Regions of Ethiopia
Please read our letter addressed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, concerning the Conflict in Tigray and Border Regions of Ethiopia.
Mission 11: Can-Go Afar Thanks You!
Mission 11 is just nearing the end of our 2 weeks in the Afar Region in support of the humanitarian and charitable work which, with your generous support, we have now been funding for 8 years.
Mission 11 is underway
Can-Go Afar Mission #11 is underway! Our reports from the field say that Warren Creates et al. met with three post-secondary students that CGA helps support in Addis Abbaba before traveling to Mille, in the Afar Region. More to come — including photos — soon!
Dr. Margaret visit to Ottawa
Many thanks to those who came out to welcome Dr. Margaret during her visit to Ottawa this weekend. Dr. Margaret runs the Barbara May Maternity Hospital which serves mothers and babies in the Afar region of Ethiopia. Thanks to the generosity of those who came out this weekend Can-Go Afar was able to buy the … Continue reading Dr. Margaret visit to Ottawa