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Jan Hansen
Auctions are funny. Some items are so unique that you fear no one will want them. Then they surprise you and bring in lots of cash to support our programs. For instance the welded metal sculpture donated by Sarah Willey of Chaska. It was rustic, well designed, of expert quality craftsmanship — and large. I’ve known…
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Meet Bernard Amadei Dr. Amadei founded Engineers Without Borders-USA (EWB). From his single vision, EWB has grown to 15,900 members in 400 chapters. Bernard started an organization that now provides humanitarian aid in 48 countries, benefiting more than 605,000 people to date. This is no small thing. Bernard was one of ETI’s first Partners. ETI knows Bernard…
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Chaska MN – Home to ETI & Host of Ryder Cup 2016 has opened its gates to an estimated 240,000 people and another 1/2 billion as they view all things golf at the Ryder Cup 2016. Chaska welcomes friends from all over the globe and ETI is privileged to be a part. Just a stone’s…
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Partners Pull Together Amidst Struggle Those following this blog know that a 5.7 earthquake hit Kagera Tanzania on September 10, 2016. Bishop Bagonza and Dr. Katabaro reported that they are safe physically but that people in the surrounding communities are in trauma with loss of life in Karagwe and nearby Bukoba. There is also significant property…
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A 5.7 earthquake hit Kagera Tanzania. Our Tanzanian partners report that they are safe personally but their communities are affected with 2 dead in Karagwe and 23 in neighboring Bukoba. Our partners report that KARUCO’s buildings and water tanks appear sound and will be inspected more completely in the near future. Please pray for the…
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KARUCO is connected to power and light! LENNART ANDREASSON, SWEDEN TO HELP OPEN KARUCO Mr. Lennart Andreasson of the Church of Sweden was hired by the United Evangelical Mission (UEM) to consult with KAD to get KARUCO open. Lisa Fröberg and Lennart Andreasson, from The Diocese of Västerås, Church of Sweden were part of the global…
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SHOUT OUT to the wonderful people who supported the Running for Victory 5K. The 5K is an annual event in August sponsored by Victory Lutheran Church where VLC donates all proceeds to a qualified charity. ETI is honored to have been their choice for the past two years. ETI appreciates Victory Lutheran Church (Eden Prairie) and all the race…
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Meet Rael Kakulilma. Rael grew up in Karagwe, Tanzania. Currently, Rael (also known as “Rachel”) lives in St. Paul with her husband Phares and their two children. Below is her Story from Karagwe that she shared at the ETI fundraiser last May. Many attendees told me that her story was the highlight of an already exciting event and asked me…
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So what does an ETI Director named Gracious have in common with a RunMN guy named Dan? “Lots” might be the answer. For starters both completed the Running for Victory 5K on August 7th – Dan in first place! Both he and Gracious are “giving back” as they help bring economic transformation to Tanzania by…
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