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The vibrant group combining education & entertainment
This local shot video shows senior students 352 Bisrat H & 358 Haftu performing their own 5 minute routine in their own designed costumes - supported by two of our girl students. We commend their professionalism & dedication following endless rehearsal.
Circus Selam is a voluntary initiative youth club registered as a local non-government organization (NGO) based in Mekelle. It has 70 boys & girls aged 8 to 25, all in full-time education. It fosters the importance of education, and through drama, music & circus, promotes awareness of civic responsibility, anti rape, physical/sexual abuse & Aids.
A-CET/EYES support the full-time educational scholarships of up to 70 youngsters. Whilst education takes priority over rehearsals and thre are good study facilities available in their rehearsal hall, we recognize that this is sometimes a difficult split.
Notably all students have done better at school since joining the circus. Many children are from deprived backgrounds, orphaned, abandoned or displaced.
Circus Selam aims to provide a structure of loving supportive care with team-work and in a disciplined environment.
A-CET/EYES, is delighted to support their education and be associated with this vibrant group of bright talented and dedicated - but otherwise vulnerable youngsters.
