With a generous gift of Dutch Flower Foundation and Afriflora we were able to establish two extra brand new E-learning centers at the Sher-school in Ziway. Last year, we installed 50 computers at the Highschool. This time it was the…
We would like to welcome Freark Bruinsma who started as CEO of Afriflora with effect from July 1, 2024. He succeeds Cees de Greve, who resigned on May 1. Freark has a broad background in operational and commercial positions at…
In our efforts to upgrade the services of the Sher Hospital in Batu / Ziway we have recently received a significant donation from Dutch Flower Foundation which was used to buy a fully automated BS-200E chemistry analyser. This device operates…
At Sher Ethiopia inclusion of employees with disabilities has always been without doubt. Nevertheless, we are grateful that within the DONUTS program of Fairtrade Africa another 70 disabled employees have been supported with devices to enable them to work more…
Recently, the Dental Clinic has undergone a big renovation. The room now has two dentist chairs making the procedures more efficient. The traditional X-ray machine has been replaced by a portable digital X-ray. Instead of using film, we now use…
In Ethiopia, our farms are located next to the main road that connects Addis Abeba to Moyale. Despite the fact that the new highway has reduced traffic intensity, unfortunately there are still many traffic accidents. That is why we have…
Last week we said goodbye to our highly valued CEO Cees de Greve. He has decided to leave Afriflora Sher as of May 1, 2024. Since his arrival at the company in 2018, a very successful transition has been initiated…
On April 3rd & 4th 2024 Fairtrade International Woman’s Day was celebrated in Entebbe at Wagagai Farm. The purpose of the celebration was to share success stories and initiatives that showcase Fairtrade’s efforts in empowering women towards gender equity. Representatives…
On March 8 and 9, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated at Sher Ethiopia. Inspire Inclusion was the world wide theme, and we organized a set of activities in light of this. The festivities started on March 8 with a…
The Dutch economy currently accounts for 3% of all international trade. And more than 30% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Netherlands and employment in the country depends on doing business across the border. Tropical fruit destined for…
