Comments on: Successful Immigrant Returns To Ethiopia, Brings His Hometown Their First Ambulance

By: belay

belay — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:51:39 +0000

Are you kidding? Harar had an ambulance service since 1970 (Ethiopian calendar). I appreciate his first private hospital in his town.

By: Maricho Estifanos

Maricho Estifanos — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:25:48 +0000

Yes, it maybe true that it is not the first ambulance for Ethiopia. And yes it is true that the there was a bit of exaggeration for drama, but the essence of the report is truly commendable. I also grew up in Ethiopia (46 years old now) and I have no recollection of an ambulance for public use. Not in Addis, not anywhere in the country. What Sebir has brought to the people of Harar is magnificent!

This is a great human story. There is nothing to be ashamed about. Yes, Ethiopia is poor, but Sebir is not ashamed, he is doing something for his people. What are you doing for your people?

By: truth

truth — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:51:10 +0000

there is nothing as priceless as giving back!

By: Tesfaye Fentaw

Tesfaye Fentaw — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:47:37 +0000

I’m proud of his deeds. Its something we all Ethiopians should learn from. To make it in the West, but not forget where we came from.

But Seriously? THE FIRST AMBULANCE IN ETHIOPIA???????

I’m Ethiopian, I have lived in different cities of Ethiopia, and without a doubt there has been Ambulances in every city I have lived in ever since I came to existence, which is close to 30 years.

This is another thing we should avoid doing to our country, image of being Ethiopian. Its undeniable fact that our country is still one of the poorest countries on the planet. But when we give a chance to the media to ruin the image of our country more than it has done in the past.

I guess Im drifting away from the point I’m trying to make here. What he did for his country is great, but to allow that journalist to degrade Ethiopia is an awful and shameful thing to do. And he should be ashamed of that.

By: Tesfaye

Tesfaye — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:16:43 +0000

God bless brother Omer and his family.

By: selamawit

selamawit — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:54:49 +0000

Very inspiring story. Proud of him.

She said: “The first ambulanse in the country”??

That is not true.

By: Abdulwehab Abdunasser

Abdulwehab Abdunasser — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:36:30 +0000

Sabri: (Congratulations and be blessed) Elma ha da toko, elma Aban toko, Rabi si hamilkous. Baraka tahi. Insha Allah.

By: Fikru

Fikru — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:36:20 +0000

Diaspora Ethiopians, Please let us learn from this. Mr Omer has made a commendable job to his community.

By: Harari via Atlanta

Harari via Atlanta — Wed, 19 May 2010 05:07:43 +0000

My man…give me five bro!!! You really inspire me my brother Sebir Omer. You are my role-model from now on. You show us all that it does not take much to make a big difference for many people. All you need is a big heart and a dream! Harar LOVES YOU!!!

By: G DEMESSE

G DEMESSE — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:59:22 +0000

I applaud people like Sebri. Many of us have what it takes to make a difference and are capable if we unit to do more. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you for being a positive example for many who are on the verge of loosing their hope and forgetting their roots. We are a blessed nation.

By: Zewengel Abraha

Zewengel Abraha — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:55:22 +0000

We appreciate it. Congratulations!

By: shif

shif — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:59:50 +0000

Well done Sebri!

There are so many people in the diaspora capable of doing even more, it is just a matter of looking back and making a difference. It doesn’t matter whether it is an investment or charity.

Just for the record, the ambulance is not the first one to the COUNTRY.

By: Begudu

Begudu — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:35:55 +0000

Sebri Omer An Ethiopian HERO!!

By: G. E. Gorfu

G. E. Gorfu — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:23:38 +0000

Congratulations to Ato Sebri Omer for his generous contribution to Harar. That is a great way to show patriotism. May Allah bless you and reward you with even more success in your business. I only wish there were many more Ethiopians like you. Action speak louder than words.

By: Ethiopian

Ethiopian — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:25:46 +0000

Here is a lesson for all Ethiopians who had made it in diaspora to look back and give back to our fellow ethiopians at home who are not as previliged as we are in the west.

Mr. Sebri Omer’s deeds are comendable. I would hope someday we will organize as a community to do such things for our brothers and sisters at home.

Cheers

By: DJ

DJ — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:41:23 +0000

What an inspiration! You are my Hero Mr. Sebri Omer. God bless you.

One equations though, is it really Ethiopia’s first Ambulance? It can’t be. Is it? I think it is just Harar’s first fully-equipped ambulance.

Anyways, what you have done is truly commendable and beautiful! Good job and good luck!!