Vital role of Women among the Oromo people

The role of women in the Oromo society is huge and multidimensional. Aside from their role as mothers and wives, and shaping the family and society, their contributions to the community are... Read more »

 Meskel Demera: Ethiopia’s must see street festival

Ethiopia’s street festivals, such as Meskel Demera (Finding of the True Cross), Irreechaa (Thanksgiving Day of the Oromo people), and Timket (Epiphany), are well-known for attracting a diverse array of tourists to... Read more »

Concerted efforts towards ensuring youths’ health

Currently, different countries are working to ensure societal health by giving due attention to the health sector and investing hugely. No doubt, there is nothing more precious than a healthy life and... Read more »

 Happy Meskel festival

Meskel Festival, the discovery of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, is one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals celebrated warmly and colorfully by Orthodox Christians. According to religious accounts,... Read more »

Meskel: Festival of togetherness, solidarity among Gurage people

Meskel (Finding of the True Cross), is one of Ethiopia’s major religious and cultural festivals and it is a time when the Gurage people reflect their age-old cultural values and further strengthen... Read more »

Adabna: Kestane community’s unique cultural fiesta

As Meskerem (September) is the month that various religious and cultural festivals are celebrated, it is the most awaited season by various ethnic groups in Ethiopia. And when Meskerem is just around... Read more »

Festivals for sustainable tourism development

Cultural and religious festivals are one platform that helps promote a certain community’s social and cultural values, defining their unique identities. These events, because they have the potential to portray the real... Read more »

 Transforming the provision of medical services

Across the world, governments and health professionals are increasingly striving to practically exercise the principles of operational excellence and continuous improvement in health facilities to ensure affordable, comprehensive, and quality healthcare services... Read more »

Holiday volunteering: To make festivals enjoyable, peaceful

Ethiopia is a country where people with diverse backgrounds –ethnicity, languages, religions, cultures, customs, and traditions coexist peacefully; and a nation where various cultural and religious practices are entertained regardless of any... Read more »

Strategic tourism infrastructure dev’t: To drive sustainable economic growth,

The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), had organized an event from September 7-9, 2024 in connection... Read more »