Do lifestyle changes improve health?
We know that lifestyle-related chronic diseases (Non – Communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes) are placing an increasing burden on health systems around the world and account for 35 million deaths each …
Scientists unlock secrets of Ethiopia’s superfood in race to save it from warming climate
Teff, an ancient grain originally from Ethiopia, is a staple crop for 50 million people in the country. It is also increasingly popular worldwide, touted as a superfood for its gluten-free, high fiber and protein, …
Yaphet Teklu; award winning street photographer
Yaphet Teklu is from Addis Ababa and he discovered his love of photography while exploring his own hometown. School and part-time jobs took him to all corners of the city and gave him the chance …
Tsehay Zewde memorial scholarship for visually impaired students
Aster Zaoude was born in 1953 and raised in Addis Ababa until 1970 and after completing her Baccalaureate at Lycee Guebre Mariam she left for France to study Law pursuing her graduate studies in International …
2020 Great Ethiopian Run Postponed
Great Ethiopian Run has announced the postponement of the 2020 TOTAL Great Ethiopian Run International 10km race due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 20th edition of the race was scheduled to take place on November …
Training and job creation for vulnerable women; mask production in Tigray
Mesele Thair is pictured at work sewing masks in Ethiopia. She is among the young beneficiaries of a rural project that has been involved in the mask production within some of the major textile companies …
The Unlikely Story of Ethiopia’s Olympiacos Hellenic Athletic Association Byline: Philip Chrysopoulos
With its blue and white colors, private facilities, philanthropic work, many sports clubs, the Olympiacos Hellenic Athletic Association goes beyond embracing the Addis Ababa Greek community and represents Hellenism itself in the African country. In …
Locally Assembled Electric Car given to PM Abiy Ahmed
Athlete Haile Gebresselassie has presented the first electric car fully assembled by Hyundai Motors in Ethiopia to Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed today. Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed said the electric car present has came …
Rediet Abebe; trailblazing ahead
When Rediet Abebe, M.S. ’18, Ph.D. ’19, came to the United States from Ethiopia, she was surprised to find such drastic inequality. “At least in Ethiopia, we were sort of resource constrained – I could …
Don’t forget the environment while worrying about covid-19
As the world continues to be blighted by COVID19, climate and environmental concerns have been put out of mind. Yet the environmental emergency is getting worse: Amazonian forest being destroyed faster than ever, as is …
Climate change game changer: Hirut Jifara Abdi
Hirut Jifara Abdi was born and raised in Addis Ababa with a life-long fascination to know ABOUT herself and her community. She earned her Master of public health (MPH), Bachelors of Arts in theatrical Arts …
Addis Ababa en route to becoming cycle friendly
Addis Ababa is planning to build 200km of cycle tracks which will help to connect high density residential areas with commercial districts. The Safe Cycling Program aims to make the city a cycle-friendly city. In …
INCREDIBLE Sustainable Urban Agriculture Starts at School in Ethiopia
Compared to many other countries, even in Africa, Ethiopia has so far been spared the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped it from having a huge impact on daily life, though unlike …
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – filling has commenced
The Office of PM Abiy Ahmed announced on Tuesday July 21 that the first-round target of filling the mega-dam on Abay River, the main tributary of the River Nile, commenced. The office said the current …
Award winning film about female runners in Ethiopia
Bekoji 100 is an award winning short film exploring the stories of Desta and Zabu, two GGRF adolescent female runners in Bekoji, Ethiopia. They share their athletic ambitions and the trials they face as young …
