Tadas is standing with our host at the organization, Alem. Alem graduated Addis Ababa university with the help of braille, tutors, and helpers for the blind - she is an inspiration!
Hoping for the Blind - part 2 March 17th 2009 continued...
The people with whom we spoke became blind at ages 7 and 9, from measles and small pox. Measles - a disease that to me simply means remembering to take my kids to the doctor to get a measles vaccination. Yet here we see firsthand the devastating effects of these diseases that caused this blindness. Heavy sigh. How many difficulties and trauma is suffered that could theoretically have ... 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
The Kulbis family is spending a year in the capital city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The objectives of our sabbatical include taking direct action to help understand and fight extreme poverty and global inequalities. It is a small drop of aid, but hopefully the seven of us will cause ripples of goodwill.... full info