WHO WE ARE
HISTORY
Amici di Adamitullo onlus is a project born from the meeting of a friend group and Don Cesare Bullo, salesian father in his mission for more than fifty years. Thanks to the support of the order of Salesian fathers, which has been working for years in Ethiopia to guarantee the education and quality of life of the local communities, it was possible to find together a place where the desire to help the less fortunate could be realized.
Out of the thirteen missions present in the country, the smallest is the village of Adamitullo, founded by the Salesians in 1988 it is located about 170 km from Addis Ababa. The village includes a school center with an elementary school and areas dedicated to recreational activities. Within Adamitullo, us Friends invest our energies, committing ourselves to carry out many projects together through volunteer missions and cultural and entertainment events for raising funds, especially in the city of Padua.
At least twice a year, a group of members visit in order to experience the reality of Adamitullo firsthand. Anyone who’s willing to participate is welcome. The experience of the volunteers is based on making a contribution, as well as within the school (by helping the children individually and taking an active part in the lessons) especially during the rest of the day: playing with the children and collaborating with the community.
IMPORTANT DATES
2008
After meeting Father Cesare Bullo, a Salesian missionary who has been doing his utmost for the needy in the Horn of Africa for over thirty years, a group of friends decide to contribute to the construction of a well of clean and drinkable water in a small Ethiopian village . Thus was born the Amici di Adamitullo association.
2009-2013
In 2009, work began for the expansion of the Adamitullo school facility. Six classes are opened, allowing many children between the ages of 5 and 10 to access education. In the following years, the school was further expanded to include 16 classes where children can continue their studies up to the eighth grade (eighth grade).
2014-2017
In 2014, work began on the new high school, which was inaugurated in 2015: continuing your studies after middle school finally becomes possible. Amici di Adamitullo continues to grow and involves more and more sponsors and institutions with its enthusiasm. From a simple association it becomes a non-profit organization to which 5X1000 is donated every year by the members, and to all those who wish to do the same.
2018
Starting from the marathon, passing through cultural and artistic events, up to the challenge for the best Christmas panettone, this year too Amici di Adamitullo has tried to involve the city of Padua with its enthusiasm by raising funds to guarantee studies and education for more and more children.