My Travels in Ethiopia
Teaching Life Skills - English TEFL/Leadership/Team Work
Teaching is the most rewarding occupation. When you encounter a hunger for language skills and leadership qualities it rewards both teacher and student with confidence and immense satisfaction. As a volunteer working in Ethiopia I was privileged to experience the rich culture of this stunning country and enjoy the hospitality and enthusiasm of these happy, handsome people. My activities included:- * working as a journalist for an Ehtiopian Newspaper - writing articles about ordinary people achieving extraordinary things * Teaching English and Leadership Skills to adults over 18 years of age * making two short documentary films about practical leadership i.e. fund raising exercises to help some of the poorest local communities obtain simple ammenities that we in the West take for granted. One highlight during my time there was undertaking a restoration project and being part of an Art Exhibiton with three Ethiopian artists.
ART EXHIBITION - 'OUTSIDE LOOKING IN'
'Outside Looking In' - Ethiopia Before I started painting these pictures, I researched and took pictures of everything that 'moved' in order to capture the culture and scenery of the Ethiopian landscape. This compilation of work was the result of both living and working as a teacher in Addis Ababa. I travelled to vastly different areas, each with their own unique traditions and tribal heritage. The people are some of the most handsome I have encountered in my world travels. They are very welcoming and hospitality is in their blood and culture. Each picture is a snapshot of my time in this glorious part of Africa. The poverty I witnessed was beyond what one could imagine yet even the very poor survive because of the produce they get from fertile soil and of course the miraculous God given Teff grain. I recommend one puts this on their list of places to visit. Date:23/02/2025 19:33 Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Map) More Info:DH Geda Tower, Friendship City Centre, Bole Road, Addis Ababa 2013
