Author Archives: sanaytufekci

I cannot believe this week was my last at Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services! The summer culminated in the Youth Summit this Friday, which was amazing.  The week before the event was hectic and exciting. We placed supply orders, met with … Continue reading →

Week 8 at ETSS Tewahedo Social Services is finished, and I cannot believe there are only two weeks left until the Youth Summit! Event planning is fully underway, with many meetings to finalize every aspect of the day. I have … Continue reading →

Hello everybody! Week 7 at ETSS Tewahedo Social Services was a short one because I spent the first couple of days with my family. Nonetheless, we’ve made some good progress toward Youth Summit planning. The volunteer signup platform is live … Continue reading →

Hi everyone! This week at ETSS Tewahedo Social Services, I worked on some more event planning duties as we get closer to the August 8th Youth Summit, which is officially less than a month away! Some of my tasks include: … Continue reading →

Hi everyone,  I truly cannot believe that with this short week we’re already halfway through the summer. It has flown by! I spent most of this week away from my laptop, physically sorting through the storage room at ETSS. I took … Continue reading →

Hi all,   I cannot believe it is already Week 4 at ETSS. The Summer Youth Enrichment Program is in full swing. Most of my days are spent reaching out to companies, whether in person, on the phone, or through … Continue reading →

Hello everybody! It is week 3 at Tewahedo Social Services, and planning for the Youth Summit is in full swing. I have been applying for in-kind donations left and right, trying to secure water, food, and other supplies for the … Continue reading →

Hello! It’s week 2 at ETSS and I’m getting into the nitty-gritty of event planning. This week, I’ve begun working on all the projects required for the day. This includes coordinating with corporate volunteers, nailing down logistics, and reaching out … Continue reading →