Ethiopians across the globe are touched by the tragic death of a prominent community builder Caleb Meakins .
Born from a British father and Ethiopian mother, Caleb moved to the UK when he was only eight . As a way of reconnecting to his roots, Caleb returned to Ethiopia where he has been engaged in promoting youth entrepreneurship.
Tears, condolences , and emotional tributes have been pouring following the news of Caleb’s death due to a tragic car accident .
Many Ethiopians remember him as an energetic and humble social entrepreneur.
A Toronto community organizer and researcher Alpha Abebe (PHD) wrote ” I am sorry to all those who are hurting today.What an incredible and full life he led. I have been so inspired by how passionately he pursued his dreams and God, and how much joy he brought into this world.”
Caleb is most known for his inspinring online presence Ethiopia in me ” where he encouraged youth to stay connected with their identities.
The prominent Ethiopian enterprenuer Eleni Gebremedhin acknowledged Caleb’s inspiring legacy in her tributes saying ” rest well, friend, knowing that your life touched so many”.
