A friend recently asked me if I could create a list of places I really loved seeing in Addis that helped me better understand Ethiopia and Addis Ababa. The list covers cultural places and nature spots. So here you go, Nati! 🙂 Ethnological Museum Located on the Addis Ababa University campus in the North ofContinue reading “7 Must-See Places in Addis Ababa”
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I like to write and catch stories of people and ideas striving for a just and peaceful world.
What I like about learning Amharic, one of many languages in Ethiopia
Ever tried speaking Amharic? It’s tough to learn – but a fascinating way to understand Ethiopia better.
Tedx Talk on How To Overcome Our Biases
If you have 18 minutes to spare, you should see this! TedX Talk from 2014 where diversity consultant Vernā Myers speaks about confronting our biases.
The Old Train Station La Gare in Addis Ababa
La Gare Old train station connecting Ethiopia to the port in Djibouti via Dire Dawa. It was commissioned by Emperor Melenik II and built by the French. The design of the stations stems from French architect Paul Barrias. Inauguration The opening ceremony took place in 1928, with Empress Zewditu and Ras Teferri (the later EmperorContinue reading “The Old Train Station La Gare in Addis Ababa”
The Women of Desta Mender: A visit to the only rehabilitation centre for women in Ethiopia who have been injured during childbirth
Desta Mender stands for “Village of Joy”. The rehabilitation and re-integration centre for women with long-term injuries was founded by the Australian surgeon and pioneer in this field, Dr. Catherine Hamlin (1924 – 2020).
Impressions of the Green World Tour Fair in Frankfurt on 22 – 23 April 2023
A day at a fair all about sustainability – can you imagine a more exciting event for a Saturday afternoon?
Shaping a Greener Tomorrow: A Fair all about Sustainability
Are you curious about finding out what the concept of sustainability entails at your home, your workplace or in the public sphere? Find out more about the Green World Tour Fair!
Learn how to Code – at HarvardX!
Have you always wanted to know more about Programming and Cryptography? HarvardX offers an online course on computer science especially designed for lawyers and law students.
How to keep up with Human Rights
Knowledge comes first! Here are my tips and tricks to keep track of human rights.
A Glimpse into the Exclusive World of Chess – Interview with Grandmaster Georg Meier
Chess grandmaster Georg Meier gives an insight on how he became interested in the board game, how computers changed the profession and how he sees the potential of chess for society.
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