 Sr. Madona was sent on Mission from Chennai Province(India) in 1986,(22yrs.ago.). Her first mission was kenya where she was engaged in the empowerment of women.After a period of eight years of dedicated service she was transfered to Ethiopia in 1994 where madona continues similar service , polio rehabilitation and other and other ministeries.Sr.Madona shares with us her life in the Mission.
ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia ia a beautiful country with beautiful people.it is a land of stunning natural beauty, covering an area as big as that of kenya, France and Texas a rich diversity of cultures and Geography that will hypnotize the visitors.
Population is 6,76,73,031 of which 85% live in the towns and cities.45% of the population is below 15 Years of age.
Religion - Christians (Ethiopia n Orthodox),Muslims.
I worked in Kenya mission with Borana people in a deserted area for three years .From here I was sent to Karalia. Here I worked with the women for five years, organized adult literacy classes started a Handicraft center for these women.
Then I was sent to Awasa in Ethiopia in1994 since then I work with Guji women and men and they belong to the bigger tribe in Ehtiopia. also work for the Polio victims both boys and girls. These are thought Handicrafts to earn their livelihood they also pursue their academic studies.I am grateful to God sending me His children here in Ethiopia !
 One of the major challenges which we face in the mission is aging of sisters thus unable to face the demands of the mission . Also we do not have any big Institutions here.In some places we need to start our service from the scratch ,since there are no infrastructures to build on.
If we are strong in Faith and in the promises of the Lord who called us to his mission here and have love for these people and are ready to face any difficulties and trials here,then thre is a great Hope for it’s future .
Sr. Madona FMM
Nov.2008.
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