Afternoon Tea in Aid of EDP June 13th 1pm – 4pm
Event / Fundraiser
Alice’s Bake and Share for Christmas
Join Alice’s bake and share event to share Christmas Cheer this year and help us to raise funds for EDP.
Alice loves baking with her Granny Teresa. She came up with the idea to sell her cookies to friends and family and to donate the proceeds to EDP.
What we are asking you to do
Sign up below with your email to take part. You will receive Granny T’s cookie recipe to help you get started.
Of course you could also use a recipe you perfer or even an easy ready mix bake kit. All participation is appriciated!
Once you have raised your funds, you can donate them to us here: https://donorbox.org/donate-any-amount-2 or contact us at info@edp-ambo.com for other options.
We sincerely thank everyone for their participating in this event and we hope you enjoy baking with your loved ones for a good cause.
Alice's Christmas Cookies Recipe
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Every Donation in October will be matched up to €10,000!
October 2025 Donation Match Campaign
Ethiopia Deaf Project have just received an incredible pledge from a donor. They have offered to double every donation we received this October up to a total of €10,000!
This opportunity comes at the perfect time as the school is just about to open its doors for the new school year, and students are already arriving back from the countryside to register, including some new children like Getachew and Meseret and Abdi, whose parents are so incredibly grateful to see their child finally get an opportunity to attend school, something they were told for years was impossible.
Your donation today doubled by our generous donor will give these children the opportunity to belong, to learn and develop. It will also help us fund some urgent repairs and upgrades in the school, including rebuilding a retaining wall damaged by recent heavy rain and the replacement of old desks worn out from all the learning.
If we were to reach our target of €10,000, we could even allow ourselves to imagine installing something as transformative as solar power to run the school, and that would be amazing.
Every donation you make, however big or small will not only be the difference for the children and their futures, it will be double the difference. Please help us continue our efforts to include deaf children in education. Thank you.
A Message from Fr. Stephen:
EDP Christmas Meal Appeal 2024
This Christmas, help ease the financial strain for poorer families in the village of Ambo.
Many are struggling with the rising cost of living, and your support can bring a little relief and a great deal of joy during this special season.
We aim to provide 300 food parcels to help these families celebrate a ‘Melkam Gena’—a Happy Christmas.
Thank you, and Nollaig Shona Duit!
EDP School Cake Sale in ISL Challenge!
Introducing the EDP School Cake Sale in ISL (Irish Sign Language) Challenge!
We are excited to invite schools to participate in a special initiative to support the Ethiopia Deaf Project VLM ( aka EDP). This project is dedicated to improving the lives of Deaf Children in Ethiopia through education, resources, and advocacy. Your involvement can make a real difference!
What’s the Challenge?
We’re asking each school to host its own cake sale event and learn some basic sign language to use during the cake sale. By organizing these cake sales, you’ll be helping to raise crucial funds for EDP while also engaging in a fun and educational activity.
Why Host a Cake Sale?
Hosting a cake sale is a fantastic way to get students involved in a meaningful cause. Not only will it be a fun event, but it will also foster a sense of community and support for a worthy cause. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for students to learn about entrepreneurship and fundraising.
Incorporating Sign Language
To make this event even more impactful, we encourage students to incorporate sign language into their cake sales. This will help raise awareness about the deaf community and give students a valuable skill. We provide you with basic sign language signs in to use during the sale below:
- Thank You
- Please
- How Much
- What / Repeat
- Cake
- Biscuit
- etc
Learning and using these signs will introduce the basics of Sign language to the students.
ISL Reference Videos
Hello / Bye
Numbers 1 - 5
Cake
Biscuit
Please
Thank You
How Much?
How Many?
Repeat / Again
Money
Euro
Change
Sweet
Chocolate
How to Get Started
- Plan Your Event: Choose a date for your cake sale and organize your team. Decide on the cakes and other baked goods you’ll be selling.
- Learn the Signs: Use the provided guide to familiarize yourself with the essential sign language signs. Practice using them before and during the event.
- Promote Your Sale: Create posters, flyers, and announcements to spread the word about your cake sale. Encourage students, teachers, and parents to participate.
- Host the Sale: On the day of the event, use sign language to interact with customers and handle transactions. Make sure to have fun and engage with each other.
Download the poster to help advertise your event! You could also make your own.
Tell us How it Went!
After your cake sale, we’d love to hear about your experience and the amount raised. Please send us your results and any photos from the event to share your success story.
Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of the students at the ALDS who are supported by the fundraising we do here at the Ethiopia Deaf Project VLM.
We’re looking forward to seeing the creativity and enthusiasm of students across different schools as we work together to support the students at the ALDS.
For more information please contact: info@edp-ambo.com
Ethiopia Deaf Project & Coláiste Muire Cobh Mega Raffle
Ethiopia Deaf Project & Coláiste Muire Cobh Mega Raffle
Ethiopia Deaf Project & Coláiste Muire Cobh Mega Raffle
Raffle is in Aid of Ethiopia Deaf Project & Coláiste Muire Cobh. All prizes were kindly donated by the K Club.
Tickets 1 for €5 or 3 for €10 or 8 for €20
Draws takes place Live on Facebook on April 21st at 8pm – https://www.facebook.com/ethiopiadeafprojectambo/
Tickets sales start on March 25th ends April 21st at 7pm
Prize Details
- 4K Samsung Smart TV 43” with Soundbar with Subwoofer Bundle
- Apple Watch Series 9 -| 45mm | Silver Aluminium Silver Sport Band M/L
- AirPods Pro -| 2nd generation with MagSafe Case (USB )
- iPad – 10.9″ Wi-Fi 10th Gen | 64GB | Silver
EDP Presents: White Horse Gospel Choir in concert with Áine Whelan & U.M.A.N
EDP Presents: White Horse Gospel Choir in concert with Áine Whelan & U.M.A.N
Date / Time: Sat, 18th May 19:00 – 21:30
Where: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Father Mathew Quay, Cork
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful music with EDP Presents: White Horse Gospel Choir, Áine Whelan, & U.M.A.N!
Join us for an unforgettable evening with EDP Presents: White Horse Gospel Choir in concert with Áine Whelan & U.M.A.N!
Experience the powerful harmonies and soul-stirring melodies of the White Horse Gospel Choir as they lift your spirits with their uplifting performance. Áine Whelan and U.M.A.N will also grace the stage, adding their unique blend of music to the mix.
Don’t miss this special event taking place at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. Get ready to be moved by the music and feel the joy that comes from a night of gospel and soulful tunes.
Afternoon Tea Party – Get Tickets Online
We are delighted to announce our upcoming event, Afternoon Tea Party with music and dancing in aid of EDP.
It was a great success last year and we are thrilled to be bringing it back this year.
SUNDAY FEB 11th 2024
BALLYPHEHANE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Doors open 2:30pm onwards
FEATURING MUSIC BY BERNARD WALLACE AND GUESTS
Tickets €10 at the door or email us at info@edp-ambo.com or fill out the form on this page or call 021 421 7661
A New Chapter! – Help us give the students at ALDS their own set of school books
BE THE CHANGE AND GIVE A BOOK – HELP GIVE EACH OF THE 100 CHILDREN AT THE AMBO DEAF SCHOOL THEIR VERY OWN SET OF SCHOOL BOOKS
John Spillane LIVE FUNDRASIER
John Spillane LIVE FUNDRASIER FOR EDP
Ethiopia Deaf Project are delighted to present this fundraiser by John Spillane.
Supporting act: Cuisle Avondhu.
When: 23rd of September at 8PM.
Where: The Courtyard at The Arches, Mallow.
John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world.
As an artist his music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has a unique almost sean-nós like quality and his performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent humour. John has the ability to charm, mesmerise and entertain in equal measure.
A native of Cork, the County he lovingly describes as “the centre of the universe” and a source of huge creative influence throughout his career. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.
A two-time Meteor Award winner for Best Folk/Trad act John is one of the most accomplished songwriters in Ireland. With an extensive back catalogue beginning with the 1997 album The Wells of the World, his songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Sean Keane and many others.
Twelve albums later in April 2021, John released his first independent album in 20 years, 100 Snow White Horses.
In October 2022, John released ‘In Another Light’ a career spanning album recorded live at the Right Here Right Now Festival recorded at Cork Opera House in November 2021.