This morning we had the privilege to host an Ethiopian delegation at our logistics center in Aalsmeer. Dr Sofiya Kassa, State Minister for Agricultural Investment Sector, Mr. Mekonnen Solomon, Director of Horticulture Investment and Nega Mequanint, Board Chairman of EHPEA…
Last month a new borehole was drilled at our elementary school in Ziway. At 72 meters deep water was struck. Thanks to Christian Service International, who offered to do the drilling, we no longer need to use potable water to…
On July 18, during the Green Legacy 2022 Annual Tree Planting Day in Ethiopia we planted 57.000 trees on the Worja Hill in Ziway/Batu and at Berta site in Koka. This brings the total amount of planted trees starting from…
In collaboration with the Grounds for Health organization we launched a campaign to offer a free of charge cervical cancer screening to our female employees between the age of 30-50 years. This is to protect our female workers from developing…
On July 12 and 13 we celebrated the ending of schoolyear 21-22 at our Sher-schools. Thousands of students, parents and guests gathered at the school sites in Ziway and Adami Tulu. The ceremonies were colorful with several acts like poem…
To strengthen the communities in the areas we operate in, Afriflora supports several projects to develop income generating activities for groups formed by community members. Over the last months, many groups have been trained in beekeeping and eco-tourism. 50 beehives…
Recently some new equipment was donated to Sher Hospital, by our neighboring farms AQ Roses, Braam Roses, Herburg Roses and Ziway Roses. An ECG machine, three patient monitors and a delivery coach are now at the hand of our dedicated…
On Thursday May 19 we celebrated International Safety Day. A program was prepared in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Water and Energy Office, 5 flower farms (Sher Ethiopia, Ziway Roses, AQ roses, Herburg Roses and Braam…
In our continuous process of developing our team and people, we have trained our company managers in Ethiopia during a 2-day Effective Leadership Training on April 28 & 29, hosted by R&D Group. The balance between theory and interactive exercises…
On Wednesday April 13 a meeting was held in Ziway to kick-start a new pilot project to find sustainable solutions to the water hyacinth (embodj) problem in Lake Ziway. Nine partners have joined forces in a two-year project: 5 flower…