From Flood Loss to New Hope: Housing Handover in Bulbula
The Ethiopian Full Gospel Believers' Church Development Commission officially handed over a block of newly constructed residential houses to vulnerable community members on Saturday, August 9, 2025 (Nehasie 03, 2017 E.C.).The housing project, located in the Jido Kombolcha (Bulbula) area of the Adami Tulu Woreda, was specifically designed to provide shelter for families living in extreme poverty.
Restoring Hope After Disaster
The initiative focused on the most vulnerable residents of the East Shewa Zone. According to commission reports, six new homes were built from the ground up for families who had previously lost their dwellings to devastating floods. During the handover ceremony, beneficiaries expressed their relief and joy, noting that the new structures provide a level of security and dignity they had lacked since the destruction of their former homes
A Collaborative Effort
The project was realized through a partnership between the Ethiopian Full Gospel Believers' Church Development Commission and Compassion International Ethiopia.Speaking at the event, Commissioner Pastor Birhanu Tarekengn emphasized that this project is part of a broader national strategy.
"The Commission is implementing similar community-centered projects across various regions of Ethiopia," Pastor Birhanu stated. "Seeing the profound happiness of these beneficiaries provides us with immense satisfaction and fuels our mission."
Commendation from Local Leadership
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Administrator of the East Shewa Zone, Mr. Guta Geda, as well as local government leaders, Abba Gadas, Haadha Siiqqees, and religious elders.
Mr. Guta Geda highly praised the Commission’s work, describing it as a model for civic contribution."This work is a remarkable example of true compassion and a demonstration of faith in action," Geda remarked. He further noted that such charitable activities directly complement the government's development efforts, contributing to the overall national struggle against poverty.
The event concluded with words of gratitude for all stakeholders and a call for continued partnership to address the housing needs of Ethiopia's most vulnerable populations.
Restoring Hope After Disaster
The initiative focused on the most vulnerable residents of the East Shewa Zone. According to commission reports, six new homes were built from the ground up for families who had previously lost their dwellings to devastating floods. During the handover ceremony, beneficiaries expressed their relief and joy, noting that the new structures provide a level of security and dignity they had lacked since the destruction of their former homes
A Collaborative Effort
The project was realized through a partnership between the Ethiopian Full Gospel Believers' Church Development Commission and Compassion International Ethiopia.Speaking at the event, Commissioner Pastor Birhanu Tarekengn emphasized that this project is part of a broader national strategy.
"The Commission is implementing similar community-centered projects across various regions of Ethiopia," Pastor Birhanu stated. "Seeing the profound happiness of these beneficiaries provides us with immense satisfaction and fuels our mission."
Commendation from Local Leadership
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Administrator of the East Shewa Zone, Mr. Guta Geda, as well as local government leaders, Abba Gadas, Haadha Siiqqees, and religious elders.
Mr. Guta Geda highly praised the Commission’s work, describing it as a model for civic contribution."This work is a remarkable example of true compassion and a demonstration of faith in action," Geda remarked. He further noted that such charitable activities directly complement the government's development efforts, contributing to the overall national struggle against poverty.
The event concluded with words of gratitude for all stakeholders and a call for continued partnership to address the housing needs of Ethiopia's most vulnerable populations.
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