July 25, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As expected, on July 6, 2024, Fregenet Kidan Lehitsanat School’s 2023-2024 academic year has come to a splendid conclusion. Addis Ababa’s rainy morning did not deter the excitement and follow-up celebration of the end of this school year.
The festivity, which was held at the school compound, began at 10:00 in the morning and was over around 1:30 in the afternoon. Attendees included students, teachers and staff of the school, parents, and family members, as well as invited guests to included board members and supporters of the foundation.
The festivities began with the national anthem followed by traditional music and dances representing various regions of the country, colorfully presented by our graduating students. A joy all to itself.
This was followed with the local board representatives’ presentation of a detailed report on activities, accomplishments, and future plans. The school director, who was acting as master of ceremony, along with the former manager of the school, enriched the report with an impressive account of the school’s history, development trajectory, and plans for a bright future. A truly inspiring account of our journey.
As we have done in the past, one of the highlights of the occasion was a presentation by an alumnus of FKL. One of this attending alumni was Iyob Elias, a graduate of the first batch (2004), who joined Fregenet at the age of four. Iyob, who received his architecture degree from Gondar University shared an inspiring story of his and his colleagues’ memoirs of their time at Fregenet. In addition, he was also kind enough to give his artwork on canvas to the school official. It is, indeed, a wonderful thing to see our mission is being realized. We are making a difference.
This year, a total of 22 students graduated on July 6, 2024. At the end of the program, lunch prepared by the families of our students, as well as, local breads, cookies, cakes, and other refreshments brought by our esteemed supporters, were served.
We take this auspicious moment to warmly congratulate the class of 2024 and wish them a restful break over the summer and all the very best in the upcoming academic year.
To our supporters, we thank you for your continued support and contributions.
Sincerely,
The Fregenet Foundation