Investing in children’s future
June marks the end of the school year in Ethiopia.
In the past few weeks children in the preschools the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus manage through Cabrini Ministries Ethiopia in Dubbo, Areka and Wallacha, and support in Sadama through the service of the local sisters’ community, celebrated their annual closing and graduation ceremonies.
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St. Mary Preschool in Dubbo held its annual closing and graduation ceremony on June 24th, 2026. The event began with a prayer led by Fr. Demissie Guraro, O.F.M. Cap, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.
Ms. Abaynesh Lema, the School Principal, opened the ceremony with a warm welcome address, congratulating the KG-3 students and encouraging them as they prepared to transition to primary school.
Sr. Hana (MSC) from Dubbo Community, Sr. Elfinesh (MSC) from Wallacha Community, and Sr. Maureen (MSC-Novice) from Kenya, joined the ceremony in honoring the young graduates.
Addressing the children and their families, Sr. Berhane Ashebo (MSC), Executive Director of Cabrini Ministries Ethiopia (CME), reaffirmed CME’s commitment to education as the foundation for building stronger families, healthier communities, and a more prosperous future.
A parent shared:“This school has given my child a strong foundation. We are truly grateful.”
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Description text goes hereAreka Sacred Heart of Jesus Prechool held its graduation ceremony in Areka on June 26th, 2026.
Ms. Tamenesh Basa, the School Principal, welcomed the gathering and expressed appreciation to the parents for their trust and partnership. Sr. Amarech (MSC) from Sadama, along with staff members from Sadama preschool joined the event reflecting the growing collaboration and shared commitment to quality education in the region.
The children received their certificates, symbols of their first major academic achievement, as families cheered with pride and expressed their gratitude noting that the school’s discipline and guidance make it a special place for their children.
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St. Fransisca Xavier Cabrini Prechool in Wallacha held the graduation ceremony on June 30th, 2026.
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Filseta Mariam Preschool in Sadama celebrated the graduation of KG3 pupils together with the inauguration of the new multipurpose hall on June 25th, 2026.
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We remain committed to education as a foundation for development. By supporting schools we are investing in the future of the community, one child at a time.
For these young graduates, this was just the beginning. Their journey continues, and with it, the promise of a brighter tomorrow.