other places and even outside the zone. If they can't attend the funeral of their clan member, they send some money to the family of the deceased person. There are also strong ties among members of the same Christian Denomination in different kebeles; they help each other. For instance, members of Protestant Christians in Aze Debo'a raise money and assist Protestant Christians in other areas. They also organise spiritual conferences together and assist their church members in various ways. Urban linkages As a result of geographical proximity, is strong linkage between rural and urban community. For example, some rich households from Aze Debo'a kebele built houses in the town of Durame; and put their children to live in these houses and attend school in the town. There are also households whose children are living with relatives and attending school in Durame town. Especially on market days in Durame town, people from Aze Debo'a visit the house of their relatives after they finished their business in the market. International linkages Currently, a significant number of households in the kebele have international linkages with their family members and relatives living in other countries. The highest number of migrants is found in South Africa, followed by Gulf countries, USA and Europe. The first migrants moved to South Africa immediately after the end of apartheid. However, people started to move in group after 2000. On average, more than 20 people travel illegally to South Africa in a year. In the last three years the number of migrants murdered in South Africa has increased substantially. Most of the migrants in South Africa work as petty vendors in cities and small towns in all regions of the country. Notable people living in the community Community elders Main Who is activities Other elite Social position in their in the statuses network community Involve in Involved in Elder & Civil all conflict kebele servant resolution administration Involved in kebele His clan Involve in Pastor & clan administration and all conflict leader and member church resolution of a members congregation Preaching Elder & & involve Chairman of a All famous in all congregation groups Evangelist dispute arbitration Knowledgeable He is person having consulted His clan His clan law for legal members members background advice Clan leaders Name Main activities in the community Other elite statuses Represents his clan Clan leader
other places and even outside the zone. If they can't attend the funeral of their clan member, they send some money to the family of the deceased person. There are also strong ties among members of the same Christian Denomination in different kebeles; they help each other. For instance, members of Protestant Christians in Aze Debo'a raise money and assist Protestant Christians in other areas. They also organise spiritual conferences together and assist their church members in various ways. Urban linkages As a result of geographical proximity, is strong linkage between rural and urban community. For example, some rich households from Aze Debo'a kebele built houses in the town of Durame; and put their children to live in these houses and attend school in the town. There are also households whose children are living with relatives and attending school in Durame town. Especially on market days in Durame town, people from Aze Debo'a visit the house of their relatives after they finished their business in the market. International linkages Currently, a significant number of households in the kebele have international linkages with their family members and relatives living in other countries. The highest number of migrants is found in South Africa, followed by Gulf countries, USA and Europe. The first migrants moved to South Africa immediately after the end of apartheid. However, people started to move in group after 2000. On average, more than 20 people travel illegally to South Africa in a year. In the last three years the number of migrants murdered in South Africa has increased substantially. Most of the migrants in South Africa work as petty vendors in cities and small towns in all regions of the country. Notable people living in the community Community elders Social position Main activities in the community Other elite statuses Who is in their network Elder & Civil servant Involve in all conflict resolution Involved in kebele administration Pastor & clan leader Involve in all conflict resolution Involved in kebele administration and member of a congregation His clan and church members Elder & famous Evangelist Preaching & involve in all dispute arbitration Chairman of a congregation All groups Knowledgeable person having law background He is consulted for legal advice His clan members His clan members Clan leaders Name Main activities in the community Other elite statuses Clan leader Represents his clan
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