Abbaa Gadaas invite Ahead

Abbaa Gadaa's (democratically elected indigenous leaders) of Gujii Oromo people have invited Ahead to be presented at a spectacular event called Gumii Duddaa. The Gumii Duddaa ceremony is held as part of a series of events regarding power transfer from one part to another every eight years according to the Oromo socio-political traditions. Ahead is delighted to be invited to this prestigious and rare event. The Abbaa Gadaas offered for an Ahead's representative to give a keynote speech at the ceremony. We'll report on Ahead's participation in this important event later on.

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Cyclone-couriers delivers

Cyclone-couriers (http://www.cyclone-couriers.com/) has picked the clothes donated to Ahead from a BA store and delivered to Ahead's office free of charge. The van hire would have cost Ahead a lot of money and required efforts to transport the clothes. A big thank you to Cylone-couriers for their contribution.

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BA and A Ray of Hope donate clothes to Ahead

British Airlines (BA, http://www.britishairways.com/travel/globalgateway.jsp/global/public/en) has kindly donated a number of blankets and children's clothes through A Ray of Hope to Ahead, http://www.unesco.co.uk/. The clothes will be used for the benefit of Ahead's beneficiaries. Ahead is very grateful to BA and A Ray of Hope for their support.

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Ahead receives donation from A Ray of Hope

A Ray of Hope UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace has donated about $3000 worth of educational posters, teachers' notes and resource material to Ahead. The donation also includes around 100+ jotters and medical items that will be distributed to Ahead's beneficiaries. We are very grateful to A Ray of Hope for their kind support.

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Ahead is affiliated to A Ray of Hope

Ahead is Affiliated to "A Ray of Hope UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace". A Ray of Hope help poor people world wide, particulalry children with what they need in kind as opposed to money. For details you can click the above link or visit http://www.unesco.co.uk/

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Ahead's Fundraising Event !!!!

Ahead is pleased to announce a fantastic evening of musical and poetry show, food, drinks, raffle and auction. For details please see the flyer at http://www.ahead.org.uk/events.htm

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Ahead participates in an ICT4D

Ahead took part in a syposium organised by Information and Communications Technologies for Development ICT4D Collective (www.ict4d.org.uk) from 14-15 Sept 06. There over 30 participants from many countries and diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Prof Tim Unwin (http://www.gg.rhul.ac.uk/tim) who opened the symposium welcomed the participants and outlined that the purpose of the event, was to bring together scholars who are interested in research ICT4D to discuss and share ideas, experiences and expertise.

The two day event was a great success. A number of PhD and MA research studies were presented, covering several topics on ICT in development, health, science, rural development, education etc.

Elfneh Bariso, who represented Ahead gave a presentation entitled, "The Digital Dividend in an Ethiopian context: Ahead's plan 4 a community college". He gave an overview of Ahead's vision, mission and goals. Then he outlined the state of the learning and the digital divides in Ethiopia. Elfneh argued that there is a potential for new technologies to bridge the divides, by giving examples of success stories such as the work of imfundo in Ethiopia and "the hole in the wall"experiment in India. He emphasizedd Ahead's intention to harness new technologies and mobilise educational radio to reach excludedcommunitiess in rural Ethiopia. Ahead's plan for setting up a community college and community radio was elaborated.

The social aspect of the symposium included an invitation to greatbarbecuee by Prof Unwin at end the first day at his residence.

Prof Unwin closed the symposium by summarising the achievements, indicating future plans and thanking the participants. It was an academically stimulating and socially entertaining event.

Elfneh is gratful to Prof Tim Unwin and his family, members of the ICT4D Collectives and the participants. Ahead will continue its participation in the Collectives activities and networking with the participants. Ahead appreciates the encouragement expressed by some symposium participants about Ahead's efforts.

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