Please read the latest update from Meaza Woubishet on his project in Ethiopia:

Dear all,
How are you doing? I hope all are fine.
Today I want to share my experience during the implementation of the project. Our aim was 5 days training on IGA (income generating activities) training for 25 youth living with HIV/AIDS and 3 days resources mobilization for 20 youth who are selected from youth association and anti-AIDS clubs. During this time our challenge was financial. To give the training we need to cover
– hall rent
- stationeries
- refreshment
- resource person fee
- Per-dim for the participant.

But the budget was not enough to cover all the above expenses. Hawassa town is divided in to 8 sub-cities, and each sub-cities have different kebeles. I am not sure whether you know the meaning of kebele or not. Kebele is local governmental organization their activities are to help the residence of that kebele people. Our association has more than 18-25 professional volunteers in each kebeles. So, we ask the resource person from one kebele and we get Mr. Alemayehu Wenedmu. Mr. Alemayehu has a very high qualification and experienced and very kind young man. He has interests to help different peoples. He also has a private license in a consultancy of all developmental aspects. So he gives the 8 days training for the participant voluntarily and he has a best training approach for the participant. Even if the participant were new this kind of training they told us they spent a very good time with him and they like the way he handle them. He also shows to them in break time different energizer movie, jokes, and sharing experiencing one to another. In case of this, they were very enjoyed by the training and the trainer. So our experience is using a volunteer is very useful for both sides. The organization and the beneficiaries. If a person came voluntarily, he knows why he came and he is committed to do the job. Otherwise if he came with payment, maybe he don’t satisfied with his fee , may be he has no feeling for the participant, may be he has no patience for the participant and other reason . But if you have volunteer person he know why he came and what he must do. I really benefited from all my volunteers and wish or suggest to have volunteers especially professional.
Well my friend I hope we will meet soon. Bye for now.
Meaza