STUDY — Ethiopia’s church forests under threat from human activity: ZME Science
If you see a forest in Ethiopia, there’s probably a church in its center. These small but fertile oases are dotted across the country — […]
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These “church forests” protect Ethiopia’s fragile landscapes
Priests, scientists, and local communities are partnering to save the less than five percent of forests that remain in northern Ethiopia. By Alejandra Borunda (National […]
Timket: Ethiopia’s most colorful holiday of the year
Timket is celebrated every January throughout the country. But many consider Gondar to host the best experience: Its 17th-century pool, surrounding one of the city’s […]
HEALTH: Mental illness – something Ethiopia keeps in limbo
Multiple factors are to blame for the increasing prevalence of mental illness. Lack of adequate treatment, misguided public perception leave those with mental illness in […]
Experts call for action to rescue Itegue Taitu’s residence
Even though Itegue Taitu’s residential houses are registered as heritage within Gulele Sub-city Culture and Tourism Office, the houses were given to individuals due to […]
Ethiopia’s Sacred Forests Are Shrinking. Can He Save Them?
Alemayehu Wassie’s strategy for saving Ethiopia’s church forests is built on conservation, education and expansion. By Addison Nugent (OZY) Growing up in the South Gondar […]
Debre Damo: A 6th-century Monastery
Debre Damo Monastery located in the northern part of the country, Tigray Region, was believed to have been built during the reign of King Gebre […]
Reaching Key Populations to Prevent the Spread of Disease in Ethiopia
(WHO Africa)–In Ethiopia, thousands of pilgrims flock to holy water sites for spiritual cleansing and physical healing. People often drink the holy water and perform […]
Land Restoration in Ethiopia: ‘This place was abandoned… This is incredible to me’
Gergera watershed covers 1382 hectares in the kebele (Ethiopia’s smallest administrative unit) of Hayelom in Atsbi-Wonberta district in the eastern zone of Tigray. By Cathy […]
Ethiopia: Fasting for 55 Days
(Deutsche Welle)–Ethiopia is one of the world’s most religious countries. Orthodox Christians can fast seven fasting periods a year and wear religious-themed tattoos. In a […]