Get our confiscated properties back and deliver Program & services to the most vulnerable youth in our communities
April 5, 2010
Dear friends of the YMCA of Ethiopia, Greetings to you all from Addis Abeba. I wish you and your loved ones a pleasant Easter. We are in a very critical moment in the rebirth and development of our YMCA in Ethiopia. We need to think differently and out side the box to strengthen our movement, get our confiscated properties back and deliver the much needed services to the needy and most vulnerable youth in our communities. If we stand together, we can make a difference. YES, WE CAN!!! With best regards,
Berhanu Tadesse (Dr)
President, Executive board of the YMCA of Ethiopia
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Ethiopia YMCA Shown as the Pioneer in Ethiopian Sport In the beginning of this Millennium Documentary
January 14, 2008
Ethiopia YMCA Shown as the Pioneer in Ethiopian Sport In the beginning of this Millennium Documentary you see clips from the Ethiopian YMCA. I am a living witness because I am the instructor that is shown training boxing, trampoline, tumbling etc. in the first part. I vote for the Arat-Kilo YMCA where the event took place to be returned to the Ethiopian YMCA, its rightful owner, from the usage as the "Sport Central Facility" by the Government. Enjoy the attachment bellow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg7MvGui0Qg Jarso Desta
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MARVIN LUDWIG: An Inventory of His Papers
September 14, 2007
MARVIN LUDWIG:
An Inventory of His Papers
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OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION |
| Creator: | Ludwig, Marvin |
| Title: | Marvin Ludwig papers |
| Date: | 1951-1997 |
| Collection Number: | Y.USA.35 |
| Abstract: | Papers of Marvin Ludwig, documenting his work with the YMCA in the United States and Africa. The majority of the materials reflect Ludwig's interest in work with African YMCAs, especially the establishment in Ethiopian YMCA in the 1950s and 1960s and its re-establishment in the 1990s. |
| Quantity: | 3.6 cu. ft. (8 boxes) |
| Location: | See Detailed Description section for box listing. |
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BIOGRAPHY OF MARVIN LUDWIG
Marvin Ludwig was born on August 29, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in physical education and has done graduate work in sociology and group work. He was awarded a Doctorate of Human Letters from George Williams College in 1975 and has also received a Doctorate of Technical Letters from Northwest Technical College.
His first professional position within the YMCA was as a youth director at the Marion, Ohio YMCA, a post he held from 1949-1954. From 1955-1968, Ludwig worked in...
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MARVIN LUDWIG: An Inventory of His Papers
September 14, 2007
MARVIN LUDWIG:
An Inventory of His Papers
| | |
OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION |
| Creator: | Ludwig, Marvin |
| Title: | Marvin Ludwig papers |
| Date: | 1951-1997 |
| Collection Number: | Y.USA.35 |
| Abstract: | Papers of Marvin Ludwig, documenting his work with the YMCA in the United States and Africa. The majority of the materials reflect Ludwig's interest in work with African YMCAs, especially the establishment in Ethiopian YMCA in the 1950s and 1960s and its re-establishment in the 1990s. |
| Quantity: | 3.6 cu. ft. (8 boxes) |
| Location: | See Detailed Description section for box listing. |
Return to the Table of Contents
BIOGRAPHY OF MARVIN LUDWIG
Marvin Ludwig was born on August 29, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in physical education and has done graduate work in sociology and group work. He was awarded a Doctorate of Human Letters from George Williams College in 1975 and has also received a Doctorate of Technical Letters from Northwest Technical College.
His first professional position within the YMCA was as a youth director at the Marion, Ohio YMCA, a post he held from 1949-1954. From 1955-1968, Ludwig worked in...
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MARVIN LUDWIG: An Inventory of His Papers
September 14, 2007
MARVIN LUDWIG:
An Inventory of His Papers
| | |
OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION |
| Creator: | Ludwig, Marvin |
| Title: | Marvin Ludwig papers |
| Date: | 1951-1997 |
| Collection Number: | Y.USA.35 |
| Abstract: | Papers of Marvin Ludwig, documenting his work with the YMCA in the United States and Africa. The majority of the materials reflect Ludwig's interest in work with African YMCAs, especially the establishment in Ethiopian YMCA in the 1950s and 1960s and its re-establishment in the 1990s. |
| Quantity: | 3.6 cu. ft. (8 boxes) |
| Location: | See Detailed Description section for box listing. |
Return to the Table of Contents
BIOGRAPHY OF MARVIN LUDWIG
Marvin Ludwig was born on August 29, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in physical education and has done graduate work in sociology and group work. He was awarded a Doctorate of Human Letters from George Williams College in 1975 and has also received a Doctorate of Technical Letters from Northwest Technical College.
His first professional position within the YMCA was as a youth director at the Marion, Ohio YMCA, a post he held from 1949-1954. From 1955-1968, Ludwig worked in...
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We are filling a petition for the government to consider the approving the return of the Ethiopian YMCA buildings for use by the YMCA;
August 28, 2007
Dear Friends & Colleagues,
Greetings from Addis Abeba. A brief introduction first: I am a member of the executive board of the YMCA of Ethiopia nominated from Arat kilo branch YMCA. I am also currently chairing a committee entrusted with working on the return of the unlawfully confiscated properties of the YMCA of Ethiopia and set by the annual general assembly of all the branch YMCAs of Ethiopia.
We are engaged in the mamoth task of returning the properties to their rightful owner and are working against many formidable foes who are currently using our properties. This task requires relentless and concerted efforts and inputs from all friends and members of the YMCA of Ethiopia.I am therefore pleading to all of you to be part of this fresh effort to get our much needed properties back to render the very much needed services to the youth of Ethiopia.
We will ,for a start ,be requesting you to sign on a petition which will be signed by prominant Ethiopians and to be delivered to the highest authorities of the country who are still with holding the properties of YMCA confiscated by the defunct Derg. Your active engagement on this...
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YMCA Arat Kilo
August 1, 2007
Since its inception in 1947, the Central YMCA has had a life marked by both remarkable progress and formidable challenges. Beginning in Arat Kilo under very humble circumstances, it grew into a nation-wide organization with 25 branches in the 14 provinces, three camps and over 20 program sites throughout the country. The story of YMCA Arat Kilo is one of faith, enthusiasm, and dedication. All members of YMCA and other participants in its various programs remember those pioneering days with great emotion, love and gratitude. The following are some of the major programs launched by YMCA Arat Kilo: The alleviation of urban poverty and the illiteracy; The physical, spiritual, and mental development of individual members; Rendering free service to the have-nots; Instilling in its members aspiration for higher and better goals; Creating awareness that YMCA Ethiopia is part of the larger family of YMCA; Fostering social awareness and community-mindedness; and Preparing potential leaders through different leadership training and club activities. Unfortunately, these bright beginnings were abruptly interrupted by the outbreak of the Ethiopian Revolution in 1974. YMCA Ethiopia became one of the many casualties of that process. On August 30, 1976, the Derg dissolved the Association for no good reason....
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