Congratulations to Ayele Solomon for winning a $750,000 deal with 4 sharks on Shark Tank for his Bee D’vine winery, inspired by Ethiopian national beverage t’ej. Ayele Solomon, a conservationist and Food & Magazine Tastemaker, presented his product seeking $750,000 for 20 percent equity and it would be an understatement to say that he impressed […]
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The Women4Climate program is to support emerging women leaders to become expert influencers while mobilizing others in their efforts to accelerate climate action in meeting Addis Ababa’s sustainable environmental targets. Yididiya Damtew is a sustainable entrepreneur who wants to create positive change by sourcing products made from sustainable and renewable material focussing on the abundant
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This craft center is run by women living with disabilities in Addis Ababa, supporting each other and their families through their beloved craft. All their crafts are handmade from natural materials. With every purchase of a beautiful and unique piece you will be supporting them 100%. Items produced on site include Waldorf style dolls, crocheted
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Preparations are underway to launch electric buses in Addis Ababa. The bureau is working in collaboration with the London-based C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) to secure financial and technical supports for the project. The bureau conducted global virtual workshop for two days in collaboration with (C40), a network of the world’s megacities taking action
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Contrary to widespread assumption about the Three Wise Men each coming from Asia, Europe and Ethiopia, Ethiopians believe that all Three Wise Men came from Ethiopia. During the time of Jesus’ birth, and until Jesus Christ begun preaching the Gospel, the only two nations who knew God were Ethiopians and Israelites. Therefore, the Wise men
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Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990). He is the only child of Makkonen and Samra Tesfaye, who were Ethiopian immigrants to Canada in the late 1980s. Tesfaye was raised by his grandmother and mother after his parents split up. While living with his grandmother Tesfaye learned Amharic, which he also spoke with his mother
Ethiopian born artist “one of 100 most influential people of 2020” Read More »
Prominent Ethiopian designer Mahlet Afework and her MAFI MAFI team recently launched a branded scarf and matching face mask collection called Tibeb. These new unisex masks are intricately designed & traditionally hand-loomed by their fantastic Shemane (weaver) Endalkachew and come with an adjustable earloop for your comfort. Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, Mahlet Afework / @mahletafework
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Our specially-designed Timkat tour allows you to enjoy some spectacular cycling, running and walking in the awe-inspiring Jamma Gorge. The widespread gorge system is a land of canyons rivalling the Grand Canyon in Arizona. You will be astounded by the sheer cliffs and waterfalls of this mighty river gorge. Home to large troops of Gelada
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The Entoto Project in the hills above Addis has been devised with great imagination and ingenuity. A canyon of beauty and lush greenery complete with pleasant hiking trails amidst the ancient Entoto forest. Entoto Natural Park offers visitors absolutely stunning views and comfortable places for relaxation. Kuriftu in the heart of the park offers visitors
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Dr. Anbessa Teferra, an expert in Semitic linguistics at Tel Aviv University, last month became the first Ethiopian Israeli to be appointed a senior lecturer at an Israeli university. Teferra’s a soft-spoken, modest academic in his early fifties, quick to laugh and with a talent for languages. He immigrated to Israel in 1990 after completing
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