Worqgur, Ethiopia
Dir Biyabir Slideshow
Here are some pictures from the village of Worqgur and surrounding areas. The pictures were taken in January 2005, June 2007, and June 2008 and are arranged in chronological order. The people of the village and the impact of projects run by Adheno are showcased. Please hit “start slide show” for better viewing.
Worqgur Landscape
Worqgur Landscape
Worqgur Landscape
Land protected from grazing recovers flora
Local children of Worqgur - January 2005
Pipeline installed by Adheno for clean water
Taps in church compound by Adheno provide water
Water Trough for livestock by Adheno
Adheno Donors
Adheno seedling station
- January 2005
Adheno seedling station
- January 2005
Contrast in protected vs unprotected land: Adheno
Protector of land from grazing - January 2005
Protected land recovers natural flora - Jan 2005
Locals involved in Adheno Gudifetcha of Trees
Church of St Gabriel at Worqgur - Jan 2005
Plaque on St Gabriel
Cave where “Tabot” from St Gabriel was hidden
Lunch box at Adheno seedling station Jan 2005
Getting water at Adheno taps at St Gabriel
School at Worqgur - January 2005
Worqgur school children - January 2005
Inside Worqgur School - January 2005
Inside Worqgur School - January 2005
Inside Worqgur School - January 2005
Inside Worqgur School - January 2005
Adheno seedling station - Worqgur, June 2007
Adheno seedling station - Worqgur, June 2007
Adheno seedling station - Worqgur, June 2007
Adheno seedling station - Worqgur, June 2007
Eucalyptus for firewood is only planted on rocky land
Adheno trees are developing well
Worqgur - June 2007
Going home in the valley - Worqgur June 2007
Local boy
Worqgur, June 2007
Local boy
Worqgur, June 2007
Locals passing by seedling station on the way home
Locals passing by seedling station on the way home
New school built by Adheno, June 2007
Old school at Worqgur (still standing)
New school at Worqgur built by Adheno
Girls/Boys Bathrooms for new school at Worqgur
Villagers socializing
June 2007
Villagers socializing
June 2007
Friends
Worqgur, June 2007
Friends
Worqgur, June 2007
Sisters
Worqgur, June 2007
Father and son
Worqgur, June 2007
Friends
Worqgur, June 2007
Homeward Bound
Worqgur, June 2007
30 Beehives at Berkomas Enclosure Site - June 2008
Mekuria shows the frame with wax. 10 frames/box
The youth plan to put bees in hives with July rains
Youth thank Dir Biyabir for funding Bee-keeping
Farmers & youth get project training, June ‘08
Women have organized & proposed projects, June’08
School kids at Worqgur Primary School, June ‘08
School kids at Worqgur Primary School, June ‘08
School kids at Worqgur Primary School, June ‘08
With trees they planted & care for at school, June ‘08
In the classroom Worqgur, June ‘08
Eager to Learn but books are badly needed, June ‘08
DB provided 50% of funds needed for books, June ‘08
School materials are very basic, June ‘08
Smiling !
June ‘08
Kids with their teacher
June ‘08
