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VOLUNTEER DAY

Firehiwot Worku, secretary general of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, Abera Tola, board director of the Society and President Sahlework Zewde and an unidentified blood donor are photographed on December 10, 2018, during an event held to celebrate the International Volunteer Day at International Hotel.

VOLUNTEER DAY

Firehiwot Worku, secretary general of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, Abera Tola, board director of the Society and President Sahlework Zewde and an unidentified blood donor are photographed on December 10, 2018, during an event held to celebrate the International Volunteer Day at International Hotel. Recognitions were given to individuals for volunteer work, and a panel discussion was held at the event.

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