By Eyasu Zekarias
A community of 800 plus residents in Sheger city, Sebeta Dima is set to have a reliable access to safe drinking water courtesy of a water infrastructure project provided by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Ethiopia.
The CCBA- Ethiopia has further installed a transformer that will supply electricity to about 150 members of the community.
Daryl Wilson, CCBA-Ethiopia Managing Director, at the event highlighted that, “Coca Cola has been in Ethiopia for more than 60 years and the good works done for the communities are the hallmarks of the company.”
“Water is a priority for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa because it is vital to our business and critical to public health, food security, biodiversity and the climate crisis. We have a responsibility to address water stress, protect local water resources and help build community climate resilience,” he added.
As locals revealed to Capital, the line of clean water pipes and electricity distribution line that Coca-Cola inaugurated has been a long-term demand that has now been answered.
In total, the beverage company invested three million birr in the projects to supply clean drinking water and electricity, and has also provided skills development training for 50 unemployed women to help them secure a sustainable income.
The company, in collaboration with Efoi Nanny and Housekeeping Training Center, graduated a group of 50 unemployed women through a three-month intensive training programme in child care, nannying, first aid and financial management.
