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Ato B was a medical professional in the military, and now he is working as a culture office worker at Ada Wereda, and he does the same as Ato C ‘Weka Efata’ in the Gerbicha kebele near Sirba. People go to these people seeking blessings for newborn babies, to get the truth when there is denial between two people, to get medication for humans and livestock. Clients sing all night waiting for his service and from his window he encourages them to sing. Culture and tourism office at Wereda level. These are called Agafari serving as speaker to the clients, the Waka Efeta sit behind a curtain when his spirit comes and tells the solution/answer to the Agafari and he serves as mediator to connect clients with the Spiritual man. Note: No one in Sirba village does what Ato B does Religious leaders Religion Main activities in the community What other elite positions do they hold? Which other elites are in their networks Orthodox Christian Preaching, praying, blessing, mediating during conflicts Community elder Community elders Orthodox Christian Preaching, praying, blessing, mediating during conflicts Community elder Community elders Orthodox Christian Preaching, praying, blessing, mediating during conflicts No other role None
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