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Month: May 2014

Black Lion

May 30, 2014April 11, 2015 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

I ended up spending two days this week at one of the main hospitals here, the ‘Black Lion’. I was bringing along a student who has post polio paralysis and would benefit greatly from a tendon transfer operation. It was an experience. I don’t want to paint a damning picture of everything about Black Lion:… Continue reading Black Lion

Some more pics of the students

May 22, 2014April 11, 2015 Posted in UncategorizedFormat Post format: GalleryLeave a comment
Tamrat
Tamrat
Ruz and Temesgen
Ruz and Temesgen
Deriba, Eden and Alex
Deriba, Eden and Alex
Helen
Helen
Tadesse
Tadesse
Simretu
Simretu
Emebet
Emebet
Abeba
Abeba
Kidus
Kidus
Birhane and Mulukesh
Birhane and Mulukesh
Sisay
Sisay
Simretu, Mekuanit and Tamrat
Simretu, Mekuanit and Tamrat
Zelalem
Zelalem
Mimi
Mimi
Eden and Alex
Eden and Alex
Birhane
Birhane

Latest on life in the hostel

May 22, 2014April 11, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized4 Comments

So almost half way through my time here and I have to say I feel like I’m just getting settled in. It’s going to be a bit of a wrench to leave: spending time with the students is really rewarding and I’m very much enjoying Addis.  Still got just over another month to enjoy, I… Continue reading Latest on life in the hostel

If you only read one of my posts…

May 13, 2014May 13, 2014 Posted in Uncategorized15 Comments

… I’d like you to hear this quick example of the type of backgrounds some of the students at the EEF (Ethiopian Education Foundation) hostel here come from. I’ve changed the name of this student, who is currently here at the hostel, to protect his confidentiality. Samuel was 13 when his primary school brought him to… Continue reading If you only read one of my posts…

Waiting, and eating…

May 11, 2014April 11, 2015 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

There are loads of things I’m really enjoying in Addis. But there are a few quirks that I’m struggling with.  One is the enormous amount of just waiting around you seem to have to do. I spent most of the morning in the courtrooms one day this week, waiting for an official piece of paper… Continue reading Waiting, and eating…

First week in Addis

May 4, 2014April 11, 2015 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

It’s now over a week since I arrived in Addis: it’s flown in some ways, but at the same time it feels like I’ve been here an age. Most of the first few days were spent getting a handover from the previous hostel manager, who left last Thursday, and on trying to get to grips… Continue reading First week in Addis

Some student pics

May 1, 2014April 11, 2015 Posted in UncategorizedFormat Post format: GalleryLeave a comment
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The 'Infotainment Club' who organise periodic events for all of the hostel students
The ‘Infotainment Club’ who organise periodic events for all of the hostel students
The 'Medical Group' - students particularly interested in studying medicine
The ‘Medical Group’ – students particularly interested in studying medicine
I think the 'live, laugh, love' sign behind says it all about the EEF students
I think the ‘live, laugh, love’ sign behind says it all about the EEF students
Sorting the lentils
Sorting the lentils
Sorting the lentils 2

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