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Breaking Ground Ethiopia

Breaking Ground Ethiopia (BGE) is a new concept that had never been tried before in Ethiopia. BGE is an outreach project that Empowers, Elevates & Educates youth in Ethiopia using the dynamic fusion of Passion, …

Solar Powered Computer Bus

Craft Silicon has donated its first solar-powered computer bus to Ethiopia to advance digital literacy. Craft Silicon Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to advancing digital literacy, unveiled its pioneer free digital literacy program in Ethiopia …

The Adwa Zero Kilometer Project Nearing Completion

The Adwa Zero Kilometer Museum Project is underway in the historic Piassa across from the office of the mayor and next to the statue of Emperor Menelik II. This project celebrates Ethiopia commemorating its victory …

Kubik: Homes From Recyled Plastic Waste

The amount of plastic waste produced globally is on track to triple to over 1,000 million tons by 2060. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report predicts that developed countries will continue to …

Friendship Park – An Oasis In The Heart Of Addis

The park contains eateries, greenhouses, a fitness center and a running track. Currently, it costs 130 ETB to enter for as long as you like and there is a large car park. The park has …
Addis Ababa circus

Creative Social Enterprise Kine Circus Classes

Making new friends, having fun, and fostering creativity are all valuable advantages of the circus classes! KINE CIRCUS is pleased to announce Circus & Gymnastic classes are now in session providing kids with circus and …

Antiquarian Books And Local History In Piassa

Piassa is filled with history from its significant architectural history to the locals who have been born and raised there. Strolling through Piassa, it is possible to savour the sense of community and history of …

STUDIO 11: A Creative Oasis In Addis Ababa

Nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, Studio 11 stands as a testament to the creativespirit. Studio 11’s founders, Nafkot Gebeyehu and Zion Yaynu, are two female artistspassionate about promoting Ethiopian art and culture. Studio …

Living In A Diplomatic Hub:

Celebrating United Nations Day On 24 October As the seat of the African Union and a regional United Nations office, Addis Ababa is a diplomatic hub hosting many embassies of UN member states. Here are …

Ethiopian New Year – Let’s Celebrate!

“Enkutatash the “gift of jewels” The change of seasons, the legend of the Queen of Sheba, the Bible, Christian spirituality, the ancient Coptic calendar and the blooming of the golden Meskel flowers are all associated …

Hoya Hoye – It’s Buhe!

Ethiopia has many unique religious and cultural festivals involving distinctive rituals, and Buhe is one of these. Traditionally, Buhe (Ge’ez: ቡሄ), is a feast day observed by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church on 19 August …

The Italian State School Of Addis Ababa

The Italian State School of Addis Ababa began its activities in 1954 as a primary school. Subsequently, the Secondary School and, in the 1960s, the “Technical Institute for Constructions, Environment and Territory” were established. After …

Diébédo Francis Kéré

To move forward, people need to be inspired: they need buildings that enhance their creativity and push them to take their future into their own hands.” Francis Kéré Diébédo Francis Kéré is a Burkinabé-German architect …

Unesco Recognises Ancient Manuscripts As Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has inscribed 12 ancient books and letters of Ethiopia as cultural heritage. 1st. The Four Gospels/ the Gospel of Matthew, Luke, Mark and John which was written in the 14th AD in Geez language …

Inclusive Design

Last month I wrote about the definition of interior design. In this month’s article I want to focus on the responsibilities of an interior designer. Beautification of a space should be the result of a …
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