Director Reviews EASF's Progress in 2021

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Director Reviews EASF's Progress in 2021

The EASF Director Brig Gen Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa, delivered an in-depth analysis of the progress made by the Standby Force in the course of the year at the Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi on 8th December 2021.

Addressing members of staff during the session, Brig Gen Fayisa commended all players for their numerous contributions made during the year, which have culminated into the organization's achievement of the year's goals as set out in the 2021 Activity Plan. He attributed these milestones to unwavering engagement of the African Union, the 10 EASF Member States, individual Members of Staff, the Friends and Partners of EASF and other roll players.

The Director pledged his commitment to steer the organization towards achievement goals set out in the upcoming 2022 Activity Plan as well as in the organization's Strategic Plan. Among these include the further enhancement and maintenance of the Full Operational Capability (FOC) attained in 2014 which is heavily anchored on capacity building through acquisition of requisite knowledge and skills in the entire peace-keeping arena.

The ceremony was also attended by the outgoing Chairperson of the Friends of EASF, Colonel Joern Rasmussen, who participated in the traditional tree-planting exercise at the Secretariat. Colonel Rasmussen leaves a remarkable footprint in EASF's capacity-building efforts, for initiating and overseeing numerous projects that were meant to support the Standby Force's endeavors, in executing its mandate.

Photo Gallery: Director Reviews EASF's Progress in 2021

EASF members of staff taking part in the End of the Year review ceremony at the Secretariat in Karen Nairobi on 8th December 2021.
EASF Director Brig Gen Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa hands over a Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing Chairperson of the Friends of EASF Col. Joern Rasmussen 8th December 2021.
Col. Rasmussen receives a portrait of himself from Brig Gen Fayisa during the ceremony at the Secretariat in Karen Nairobi.
Colonel Rasmussen takes part in the traditional tree-planting exercise accompanied by the Director and some senior members of staff.
The outgoing Chairperson of the Friends of EASF Colonel Joern Rasmussen delivers a speech to participants of the End of the Year Ceremony on 8th December 2021.
The Information and Liaison Officer Mr. Tesfaye Tolli coordinates the speakers of the day during the function at the EASF Secretariat.
Left to right: the Director of the International Peace Support Training Center Brigadier Joyce C Sitienei, the outgoing Chairperson of Friends of EASF Colonel Joern Rasmussen, and the EASF Director Brig Gen Fayisa cutting the cake to commemorate the successful conclusion of the year 2021. On the right is the Head of Peace Operations' Department, Brig Gen Henry Isoke.