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| Project Mercy Compound |
Project Mercy was established in 1977 by Marta Gabre-Tsadick and Deme Tekle-Wold, Ethiopians with a heart to provide emergency relief aid, educational assistance and refugee relocation to African refugees in the context of a Christian mission. In 1993, they started a community development program in Yetebon, Ethiopia, providing health care, education, self-sustaining agricultural projects and infrastructure such as running water and roads. The goal of the Project is to create "economically independent communities with high ethical and social values." Yetebon is located 87 miles south of Addis Ababa, with a population of 70,000, and is the home of the Gurage people who are tradesmen, herdsmen, and farmers. The majority of citizens of Yetebon are of the Muslim faith. Project Mercy is a year round mission with permanent staff but volunteers provide needed assistance with its many projects.
Our team of 15 (Ann, Anna, Bill, Cathleen, Fidelia, Isabella, Jan, Janine, Joanne, Kathy, Marybeth, Michael, Rochelle, Sally and Workayehu) , will be traveling to Ethiopia October 8-22, offering our help with medical care of children and adults, education and other projects.
Follow our blog as various members of the team share our experiences with you!
Follow our blog as various members of the team share our experiences with you!
