It has been ELDAN's culture to invite visitors to ELDAN schools. So far a number of people visited our school. Our students are very happy to see guests in our school. Students have learnt a lot from visitors. They like to ask questions. They may even ask a visitor to sing a song. It is fun as well as a challenge to be a visitor at ELDAN.

Here are some of visitors' suggestions and commentary to ELDAN.

I have seen grade 1 students practicing English. It is encouraging. It seems you have given great emphasis to English language. Please keep it up.  Ato Bogale Negash /Mayor Jimma Town/ 2004

When I was a child like you I did not get the chance to learn in such an attractive way as you guys, you are really lucky. A parent, 2003.

Students, you may wish to become a Doctor, Pilot, Engineer, Ambassador, Business Person, what not --- all is possible. But remember to study hard and make your habit to ask questions. Dr. Lisan Seifu /year 2002/

In a reply to a girl who wishes to become an artist, Moges Teka said "In order to be a good Artist, you must do well in school." Moges is one of the famous singers and song writers. Among his original works, KUTAHIN ABIRDEW is written in support of the anti HIV/AIDS campaign. Moges is the winner of the 2001 national competition for his noble art works. At the end of his visit Moges and Eldan students together sang his famous song.

After replying a number of questions to our students, Tina Malore, the cultural attaché of the American Embassy to Ethiopia said to her colleague Tsegaye Kassa, “unbelievable, their English is very good, I will come back” Tina kept her words, she came back to Jimma, and link  an American volunteer Mr Elliott to our school. Mr Elliote has taught English in our school for 1 year.

Professor Wubishet Mamo

Professor Wubishet mamo is an Ethiopian scientist living and working in Sweden. He is brought up in Jimma and went to Miazia 27 /Jimma/ high school. He dropped by our school while visiting his home town.  As he has lots of educational and life experience, he advised our students for their success. Our students interviewed this renowned scientist and he was very kind to share his knowledge. He also promised to come back and see our students.

Dr. Solomon Worku

Dr. Solomon Worku is a physician and a lecturer in Jimma University. In his spare time, he volunteers by providing free medical consultation and treatment to poor people. Dr. Solomon has visited our school in the last 2 years while we were celebrating charity day in our school. As a dedicated person for the cause of the poor and an advocate to community development issues, we always feel that his exemplary deeds can inspire our students.

Ato Samuel Asnake

Ato Samuel Asnake is educational expert working for an international NGO. He has been the classmate of the founders of ELDAN in Jimma comp. sec. School. Samuel visited our school for a couple of days and shared his experience and knowledge to our teachers. He has also helped ELDAN during the recruitment of teachers.

Mrs Jessie Hawthorn

Mrs Jessie is an American volunteer teaching spoken English in Jimma University during 2005-2006. Mrs Jessie has visited our school for a couple of days. She also conducted a workshop for our English teachers that enable them to discover attractive methodologies in teaching English language. Jessie has also donated books and other educational materials to our school.