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...
In October 2025, one of Denver Sister Cities International’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 infrastructure—further straining a healthcare system already...
For years, members of our community have visited schools, clubs, and residential facilities pulling out memorabilia from a “City in a suitcase” 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 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 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. Mary’s Hospital in Axum. We contracted with an assessor from Project C.U.R....
Denver Sister Cities International’s Axum Committee is pleased to share encouraging news from Adiet Semema Primary Hospital, where newly procured medical supplies and equipment are now supporting patient care and hospital operations. In October 2024, committee member Axum Teklu, whose leadership had already been instrumental in fundraising efforts for...