Hello from Addis Ababa!After months of planning the team members for Can-Go Afar’s Mission 12 were up at the crack of dawn this Tuesday to board an 8 a.m. flight out of Ottawa and begin their journey to Ethiopia. After one regrettable Canada Customs snafu at Pearson Airport — and a resulting chauffeured lift to … Continue reading Livestock Challenge Day One: Up in the Air
July 6, 2016, Ottawa, Canada — A local charity is using its latest mission to Ethiopia to kick-off its first-ever online crowdfunding campaign, which aims to help the indigenous nomadic Afar tribe replace some of the estimated 2 million goats and sheep that perished during the recent drought. As part of its 12th Mission, which … Continue reading Can-Go Afar’s Livestock Challenge aims to raise $50,000 to replenish much-needed livestock lost during drought in Afar region
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.
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!
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
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 … Continue reading Greetings from the Afar region, Ethiopia
In three days, the 2014 Can Go Afar Mission will be on its way to the beautiful city of Addis Ababa, then into the desert to meet and work with the people of Afar. Follow us as we go!
