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World Service,6 mins

Remembering Abebech Gobena

Focus on Africa

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We look back at the life of influential Ethiopian philanthropist Abebech Gobena, who has passed away at the age of 85. She raised and helped thousands of children across Ethiopia through her renowned Abebech Gobena Children’s Care and Development Association orphanage. Elias Hordofa worked with her, and shared his experiences with Focus on Africa’s Bola Mosuro. (Photo: Abebech Gobena with German First Lady Daniela Schadt in 2013; Credit: Getty Images)

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