Prominent Ethiopian Philanthropist Abebech Gobena Dies aged 85
July 4, 2021 Julay 04, 2021 Addis Ababa Junly 4/2021 (ENA) Abebech Gobena, an Ethiopian prominent philanthropist who devoted her life to help destitute orphans in Ethiopia, died on Sunday at the age of 85, after receiving medical treatment due to Covid-19. Often called by many as the Mother Teresa of Ethiopia, Abebech, was the founder of Abebech Gobena Children’s Care and Development Association, the oldest orphanage in Ethiopia that have changed the lives of over 1.5 million children. Abebech had been instrumental in serving churches in and outside of Addis Ababa. While in pilgrimage, sh...
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