A Lovely Ethiopian Gena Celebration with Dr. Felege at Abebech Gobena Charity – 2026

As has always been his tradition, Dr. Felege spent quality time with the children, sharing love, care, and joy. The celebration was filled with happiness, laughter, and togetherness, creating unforgettable memories for the children. Dr. Felege interacted closely with the children, listening to them, encouraging them, and enjoying the festive moments together in a warm family atmosphere.

Beyond the celebration, Dr. Felege took time to assess the children’s educational progress. He administered a general knowledge test to better understand their learning achievements and potential. The results were found to be satisfactory, reflecting the strong commitment and dedication of the caregivers and educators.

In a generous gesture, Dr. Felege and his friends donated 852,000 ETB to support various child-focused activities and provided traditional German clothing to kitchen staff in appreciation of their service.

During his stay, Dr. Felege organized a consultative meeting with the AGOCHA Children Welfare team, caregivers, and management. The meeting was attended by AGOCHA Executive Director, Mr. Eshetu Aredo. During the discussion, Dr. Felege shared key observations from his visit and explored practical ways to further enhance children’s educational progress.

A major outcome of the meeting was a consensus to recruit an Educational Counselor who will closely follow up on the academic development of institutional children. Dr. Felege and his friends generously committed to covering the full cost of the Educational Counselor, demonstrating their strong support for sustainable child development.

In his remarks, Mr. Eshetu Aredo expressed sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Felege and his friends for their continued charitable contributions and unwavering support to AGOCHA’s mission.

Finally, Dr. Felege extended his heartfelt appreciation to the institutional children, AGOCHA staff, and members, and offered special thanks to the City Mayor of Addis Ababa, H.E. Adanech Abebe, as well as Mr. Derje Alemayehu and his spouse, owners of Konditor, for their permanent and continued support. He also shared his vision for future initiatives and reaffirmed his commitment to expanding his support in the years ahead.

The Ethiopian Gena celebration of 2026 was not only a joyful festive occasion but also a powerful reminder of compassion, partnership, and shared responsibility in nurturing the future of vulnerable children—an enduring reflection of the legacy of Dr. Abebech Gobena.