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...
Yesterday evening's Tarik Time, sponsored by the Tigray Community of Colorado, was a truly remarkable celebration of the founders of the Denver-Axum Sister Cities partnership. The evening was hosted at Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library was filled with history, storytelling, and appreciation for a connection that...
In 1996, Denver’s commitment to international friendship took physical form with the dedication of City of Axum Park, a testament to the enduring bond between Denver and Axum, Ethiopia. Thanks to Former Mayor Wellington Webb’s visionary leadership, this park became more than just a green space—it became...
Every year, the ECDC African Community Center hosts an extraordinary event that welcomes Denver's newest refugee and immigrant community members by sharing an evening of food, friendship, and dancing. This year marks the 19th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving, and we are thrilled the Denver Sister Cities Axum Committee...
Every year, Denver Sister Cities International has the immense honor of celebrating Ashenda at City of Axum Park.
On August 26, 2024, Denver took another significant step in celebrating cultural diversity and honoring the rich heritage of the Tigrayan community. Councilwoman Shontel Lewis, representing District 8, introduced Proclamation No. 24-1112.
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...
