Recently, the Dental Clinic has undergone a big renovation. The room now has two dentist chairs making the procedures more efficient. The traditional X-ray machine has been replaced by a portable digital X-ray. Instead of using film, we now use an electronic sensor to take pictures. Previously, while using traditional X-ray technology, for the development […]
In Ethiopia, our farms are located next to the main road that connects Addis Abeba to Moyale. Despite the fact that the new highway has reduced traffic intensity, unfortunately there are still many traffic accidents. That is why we have been lobbying for some time to implement speed-reducing measures. Last week, the Ethiopian Road Authorities […]
Last week we said goodbye to our highly valued CEO Cees de Greve. He has decided to leave Afriflora Sher as of May 1, 2024. Since his arrival at the company in 2018, a very successful transition has been initiated under his leadership. Afriflora Sher has been converted from a large and unique family business […]
On April 3rd & 4th 2024 Fairtrade International Woman’s Day was celebrated in Entebbe at Wagagai Farm. The purpose of the celebration was to share success stories and initiatives that showcase Fairtrade’s efforts in empowering women towards gender equity. Representatives were present from many African Fairtrade certified producers, as well as Woman School of Leadership […]
On March 8 and 9, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated at Sher Ethiopia. Inspire Inclusion was the world wide theme, and we organized a set of activities in light of this. The festivities started on March 8 with a welcoming speech by our COO Aswin Endeman and our operations director Andrew Brooke-Smith. They emphasized […]
The Dutch economy currently accounts for 3% of all international trade. And more than 30% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Netherlands and employment in the country depends on doing business across the border. Tropical fruit destined for supermarkets across Europe is processed around the city of Barendrecht. One of the largest chocolate […]
During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and best wishes for the holidays and New Year.
Recently, for the third time the Gerrit and Nel Barnhoorn Scholarships have been awarded to four Sher-school graduates. The Barnhoorn family are the founders of Sher Ethiopia and its schools. Each year 4 students are granted a scholarship that helps them to cover a large part of their study-expenses and cost of living at a […]
On November 21, Sher School proudly opened a new Elementary School in Adami Tulu. The ribbon was cut by his excellency Mr. Usman Tuse, Deputy Mayor of Batu/Ziway Town, Mr. Kedir, Head of Batu Education office and Mr. Aswin Endeman, Manager Business Support and CSR of Sher Ethiopia, in the presence of Adami Tulu community […]
Recently, Dutch Flower Foundation has donated a new autoclave machine to Sher hospital. The machine, worth close to 10.000 dollars, is used to sterilize operation materials and surgical instruments. For the operating theater the autoclave is essential. Doctor Dems (medical director) explains: “At Sher Hospital at least two major operations take place per day. The […]