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Together We can Run Further: Aksum Marathon
May 7, 2026 in Axum ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น

Together We can Run Further: Aksum Marathon

Selam Gebrekidan, from Boston and founder of the Aksum Marathon nonprofit, spoke to the DSCI Axum Committee in March 2025 about supporting an annual run and marathon in Axum. In memory of her brother, who died during the conflict, Selam sought ways to engage the youth of Axum, including organizing...

May 6, 2026 in Axum ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น

Axum Story: After the Fire โ€” Why a Container of Medical Supplies Matters Now

In October 2025, one of Denver Sister Cities Internationalโ€™s valued partners in Axum faced another devastating setback. A fire at Aksum University College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (AKU Hospital) caused significant damage to facilities, equipment, and critical care infrastructureโ€”further straining a healthcare system already...

City in a Suitcase Presentation
April 30, 2026 in Axum ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น

City in a Suitcase Presentation

For years, members of our community have visited schools, clubs, and residential facilities pulling out memorabilia from a โ€œCity in a suitcaseโ€ showcasing the historical and cultural highlights of our partner cities. In April, Denver Sister Cities Axum committee members, Janet Lee, Maria Halloran, and Gayle Stallings presented at Brookdale...

Ashenda: One for the Record Books
September 30, 2025 in Axum ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น

Ashenda: One for the Record Books

Ashenda 2025 was absolutely amazing this year. Do we dare say it was the best Ashenda ever? Do we dare say it was the best Ashenda anywhere? Denver Sister Cities, Axum is so grateful to be part of this celebration every year as a sponsor and as participants. We staffed...

Ashenda 2025 at the City of Axum Park
September 28, 2025 in Axum ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น

Ashenda 2025 at the City of Axum Park

Ashenda 2025 at the City of Axum Park was the perfect event for DSCI Axum to announce its new challenge of raising funds in support of the Aksum University Comprehensive Hospital and Kidiste Mariam/St. Maryโ€™s Hospital in Axum. We contracted with an assessor from Project C.U.R....

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