July 2014

Between 11-20 July our treasurer Brian Lovatt travelled to Ethiopia to conduct an in-country project review with the new GRRDA Deputy General Manager/SMMMS Project Manager, Kassahun Demissie, and Hawlt, the SMMMS Medical Coordinator. Brian met with all of the SMMMS...

September 2014

Our Vice-President Hugh Lovatt raised €800 euros for SMMMS after taking part in this year’s Peak District Challenge during which he completed a 90km run through the UK’s rugged Peak District in under 18hours – including a large part of night time navigation and one...

October 2014

A big thanks to a retiring dentist for donating his entire dental surgery to us, and, also to Ethiopian airlines for agreeing to transport the equipment to Ethiopia at a greatly discounted price. Thanks also to Dentaid, a U.K NGO for their help and advise. The dental...

November 2014

SMMMS’ medical advisor Dr Marcus Stevens visited Gondar, Debark and Keyit during the month. During the trip he met with Carole Ashurst, who has dedicated most of her life to helping those in need. Together they visited Gonder hospital where they met Dr Solomon and Dr...