Lemn Sissay has been named in the Queen’s annual Birthday Honours List (UK). The University of Manchester Chancellor, poet and playwright Lemn Sissay, has been awarded an OBE for services to Literature and Charity in the Queen’s Birthday Honour’s List. Since taking up the Chancellorship in 2015, Lemn Sissay MBE has contributed to the University […]
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“Our mission is to produce and sell high-quality handcrafted leather goods to support orphans, create sustainable job opportunities, and train unemployed youth.” In addition to creating job opportunities, they also proudly donate 5% of their proceeds to Ekklesia Oromia, a charity supporting vulnerable families in Ethiopia. Most of Bille Leather’s employees are women whom Cherinet
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“Kohl” ( kuhl, kahal, or kohol) is a black substance used by the women of Ethiopia as an eyeliner and as eyeshadow.Apart from making the eyes look brighter and larger, kohl was once believed to have value as a protection against eye disease.It’s blackness also controls the sun’s glare , and thus it is used
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Ingredients: 1 pound cubed flat-iron steak ¼ cup red onion, sliced 1 tomato, cut in wedges 3 tablespoons olive oil (or preferred alternative) 1 teaspoon salt 1 rosemary stick 2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground black cardamom or black pepper to taste Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat, then add
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My name is Dawit Tedela and I am a mechanical engineer. I have a great appreciation and knowledge about vehicle maintenance which evolved into my business “Dave Auto Mobile Garage”. Here are 4 tips for a long run time of your vehicle …. Most of our cars driven on city roads today are modern.
an advocate for autism awarenessZemi Yenus founded the first center for children with autism in 2002 here in Ethiopia. Sadly whilst receiving treatment for covid related complications, she recently passed away. Zemi had a successful career as a beautician in the U.S. However, upon returning to Ethiopia in 1996, her son was diagnosed with autism.Zemi
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Rivers of the World is the flagship art and education project of London’s Thames Festival Trust delivered in partnership with British Council. Running since 2005 across the world and with Ethiopia since 2016, it aims to increase students’ self-esteem through the realisation of powerful artwork about river environments. Schools involved are partnered with UK schools,
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La Gare was once the main railway station in Addis Ababa with its magnificent grand terminal building. En route towns grew along the railway line from Addis to Djibouti with expanded opportunities for trade that opened up. The railway The Ethio-Djibouti Railway was built in 1897–1917 and served as Ethiopia’s main transport link for many
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Bisrat Shibabaw was born in Addis Ababa in1965. She graduated in 1983 from the Addis Ababa University Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, where she also works as an Instructor. She completed her Master’s Degree at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts in Russia.” Moonlight Sonata,” was painted while she listened to Beethoven’s composition
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