Women are the backbone of the economy is often said. Definitely in Ethiopia. Therefore, we were the proud sponsor and contributor of some meetings on Women Empowerment. In Adama we sponsored a meeting of 500 women working for the government…
In focus on Floribusiness Powered by Bloemisterij and Boomkwekerij digital edition: How constructed #wetlands can effectively reduce pesticide pollution. A business case study based on an FSI-project conducted by Afriflora Sher in Ethiopia with the support of IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative, to investigate and explain the…
Extension of Sher elementary school in Adami Tulu Recently the construction of two extra classrooms started at our elementary school in Adami Tulu. Great to see that the construction team is making good progress. At Sher Schools 6500 children receive…
In Ethiopia there is a shortage of drinking water in many rural areas. Unfortunately, borehole water often contains too high a fluoride content. This can lead to skeletal and / or dental fluorosis, two chronic biogeochemical diseases. Afriflora / Sher…
After previous campaigns, another awareness campaign was conducted last week on the farms, in Ziway and in the surrounding villages. COVID-19 is and will remain a dangerous virus that people can protect themselves against with the right precautions. Posters, media…
Recently we have installed a new X-ray machine in the Sher hospital. Dutch Flower Foundation has donated this device, worth more than $ 50,000. We are of course very grateful for this. In the Sher hospital in Ziway (Ethiopia), which…
In collaboration with the Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) we started to offer a, free of charge, cervical cancer screening to all our female employees between the age of 30-50 years. This is to protect our female workers from…
As of today we are adding Rosa Miss Lisa + to our product range. This variety was developed by breeder Dümmen Orange and was selected on the basis of the beautiful uniform color Orange, which can be called unique. In…
We are delighted that grade 12 students are welcome again at our school in Ziway from today. After the lockdown from March, schools in Ethiopia are finally allowed to reopen, starting with the students of grade 12 who can take…
Learn about the adoption of IPM and wetlands systems on rose farm Sher Ethiopia Plc (Afriflora) near lake Ziway, Ethiopia, and the resulting positive impacts explained in a research study commissioned by IDH. The study investigates the impacts and describes…