Our accomplishments

1. Women's equality

Guided by Zumra's teaching that doing work traditionally labeled women's work does not change one's identity but can change ignorance, the community demonstrated in practice that labor should follow ability, not gender. Men and women share tasks once rigidly divided. Homes are led through discussion and the supremacy of ideas. The old saying confining women to the kitchen has been set aside; women decide and act on matters inside and outside the home. This has helped create a model community.

2. Children's rights

To protect children's right to education, the institution established a kindergarten with its own resources. Children receive both formal subjects and ethics from an early age, aiming for a capable generation shaped by good character. The community provides supplies and teacher salaries, welcoming its own children and children from surrounding areas free of charge, and supports them to advance.

3. Aiding the work-impaired (elders and sick)

The Elderly Care Center helps those who cannot work due to illness or old age live their remaining years with dignity. Without waiting for outside support, the association has sustained this work for many years: hygiene, regular bathing and laundry, three meals a day, and full medical follow-up, sharing what it has because a person comes to the aid of a person. The model is planned for expansion with partners, knowing that everyone may one day need help.

4. Disaster and emergency support

Within its capacity, the institution has assisted people facing sudden crises: those who cannot afford medical care, victims of natural and human-made disasters, displaced people, and families whose homes have collapsed.

5. Conflict resolution

Believing quarrels should leave no lasting harm, the community developed problem-solving through discussion. It has become an example to others and earned recognition. The association intends to share this experience widely so more people can choose peace.

6. Building educational infrastructure

Members coordinated contributions of profit and labor to build and hand over Addis Ray Secondary and Preparatory School to the government, opening doors for children across ten surrounding rural districts and offering the country youth educated in morals as well as academics.

7. Participating in development work

From the conviction that land should be passed on without needless depletion, the community mobilizes for soil conservation, seedling planting and care, roads, and other government-led and self-initiated efforts.

8. Training and knowledge sharing

Experience on peace and development has been shared with neighboring communities through training and practical solidarity.

9. Promoting values and responsible tourism

Since 1972 G.C. and recognition as a cultural destination by the Regional Culture and Tourism Bureau, the community has welcomed students and visitors from across Ethiopia and abroad, teaching work culture, mutual understanding, good practices, and that people come before money. Similar initiatives have emerged elsewhere inspired by this example.