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Kuriftu African Village Resort: A Living Celebration Of Africa’s Cultural Richness

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Located in the heart of Ethiopia, Kuriftu Resort & Spa African Village is redefining African hospitality through a bold vision—uniting the continent with immersive cultural storytelling. The resort features 54 uniquely designed villas, each representing a different African country and its culture, curated with artwork, books, artifacts and décor creating a pan-African cultural hub dedicated […]

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Sos Children’s Villages:Ethiopia’s 50-Year Legacy

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Standing By Children Then, Now, And Always SOS Children’s Villages began its work in Ethiopia in 1974, establishing the first SOS Children’s Village in Mekelle Programme Location in response to the devastating drought in the northern region. Since then, its reach has grown significantly. Today, it operates across eight regional states—Tigray, Amhara, Harari, Oromia, Southern

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Et 302 Memorial Monument & Park: Healing Through Architecture

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On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 claimed 157 lives, leaving grieving families who gathered to honor their loved ones. In December 2019, a ten-member family committee was established to work with Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines, and other stakeholders to ensure a respectful design. In February 2022, after an international design competition, Alebel Desta Consulting Architects

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A New Era For African Hospitality Innovation: Hospitality Hackathon Recap

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On April 12–13, Ethiopia hosted its first-ever Hospitality Hackathon, a landmark two-day event that brought together over 350 innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to solve real-world challenges in African hospitality. Hosted across two venues — ALX Lideta Hub and the Pan African Hall at Kuriftu African Village — the event marked a new chapter for

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Italy At Innovation Africa 2025 – Technologies For Growth

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On behalf of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the government body promoting the internationalization of Italian companies, our Addis Ababa office proudly organized Italy’s first participation in Innovation Africa 2025—a leading platform for education and technology cooperation across the continent. The event, held this year in Addis Ababa, offered valuable insights into EdTech trends and

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Hold My Hand Charity: A Beacon Of Hope For Ethiopia’s Vulnerable Youth

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‘Hold My Hand’ charity, founded in 2014, has become a transformative force in Addis Ababa. What began in 2013 as a weekend support group by three university students to aid homeless children in Bole sub-city has grown into a permanent shelter providing comprehensive care. The organization addresses the immediate needs of at-risk boys and girls

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