HB Cutting each plush by hand

Hoping for the Blind - part 1

---

March 17th 2009
(Ruta writing...) Ruta writing… Another organization in which our family is involved is Hope for the Blind & Handicapped Rehabilitating Association. I have been deeply impressed and amazed by the individuals in this organization. The association is over 30 years old, providing work for the blind and physically challenged, who make rugs, shopping bags, brushes, and brooms by hand. The management ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa

---

Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more