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Ten pieces of Ethiopia

Ten pieces of Ethiopia When arriving to Ethiopa’s capital Addis Abeba which in the local language of amharic means new flower the first impressions were quite eerie. Probably prejudice was partly at fault that grew from the stories heard of…

Health and Safety

Health and Safety It might by that disturbing messages about Ethiopia from past weeks news have caught some of yours eye – a long lasting disssatisfaction with the distribution of power has led to demontstrations and clashes between protestes and…

The volunteers of year 2015/2016

The volunteers of year 2015/2016 Activities of NGO Damota in Ethiopia during the 2015/2016 academic year. The developmental cooperation project “Voluntary work in Soddo Ethiopia to alleviate developmental and humanitarian problems and raising awareness in Estonia about Ethiopan developmental problems”…

Two years of drought – famine

Two years of drought – famine In Estonia we live in the anticipation of summer or spring. We know that autumn is followed by winter and we are prepared to take it wih or without snow. Every way is good.…

How much is a year in school?

School year in Ethiopia Ethiopian economy is in growth, therefore there is a constant price rise. The costs to attend scool are also unfortunately rising every year. 2015/2016 costs are as follows. Tuition fee grade 1.-4.  75€ (170 birr) grade…

The table of study results of 2015-2016

The table of study results of 2015-2016 The calendar year in Ethiopia starts on September 11th. Around that time school starts in Ethiopia. The school year consists of two semesters which both end with exams. First semester exams are in…

In Ethiopia as a young teacher

In Ethiopia as a young teacher I was in South-Ethiopia in Soddo city on a period of 02.-21. January 2016. Amongst other things I gave science lessons to the pupils over there. Main incentive to go there was to experience…

Chora scool

Chora scool

Chora scool Chora private school operates in three buildings in city of Soddo. High school, elementary school and grade scool. Every division has it’s own principal, vice principal and teachers. Chora is the largest and one of the best schools…

Journey to Amanuels home

Journey to Amanuels home Photos by Kristjan Juusu in Viru Keskus Durng a six year period hundreds of pupils from Soddo have made it from grade school to secondary school and some already to high school. Part of the work…