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Model Hayat opens first Condom Café to promote safe sex

By Binyam Tamene

ADDIS ABEBA(August 15,2008) - Model and international beauty contest winner Hayat Ahmed opened first condom café in Ethiopia by a name Bellissima Café and Restaurant on Friday which was set to center promoting the concept of safe sex and condoms.

The Café and Restaurant, sponsored by DKT Ethiopia and Marie Stopes International, aimed at creating awareness and encouraging people with regards to abstinence, safe sex, and use of condom as well as protecting safe sex in a café, according to a statement sent to the Daily Monitor.

"I have always had an interest in going into private business. However, I wanted more than just business. I wanted to open an establishment that will impact the lives of people and a business that would be a role model to other businesses", the Model was quoted as saying.

Beyond her modeling carrier, Hayat is also well known for her interest and commitment to eradicating the widely-spreading HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia among with DKT Ethiopia. Bellissima café and restaurant fits with her activities tackling the war against HIV/AIDS.

The facility will serve western dishes, focusing on Italian, in a uniquely prepared manner. In addition, it will serve hot beverages, soft drinks and wide range of desserts and pastries.

 

 

     

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