On December 28, 2019, Ethiopia Reads (ER) held another fun filled day of a Children’s Reading Festival in the grounds of a school run by Amba Education for Needy People Association (ENPA). The theme was “Give All Children the Chance to Read” with many interactive activities including music, games, storytelling and read aloud by “Story Mother” and a mini display of ER’s very own … Read More
ER recognized by Hawassa City Administration’s Education Office
Ethiopia Reads’ Hawassa Reading Center consistency sees at least 1,000 children per month for story time, after school programs and book making activities. For these wonderful quality activities and promotion of literacy, the Hawassa Administration’s Office of Education awarded Ethiopia Reads a Certificate of Appreciation for improving the quality of education in the city. We are proud of our amazing … Read More
Donkey Mobile Library
The Donkey Mobile Library Service is providing help with reading and read out loud stories to students in kindergarten through 8th grade at the Ethiopia Tikdem School located in the industrial city of Hawassa. The Donkey Mobile Library facilitator engaged in story telling sessions which then were followed by discussions, questions and responses and story retelling and other fun activities. Moreover, students were given the opportunity … Read More
Second Children’s Reading Summit Announced
Following the phenomenal success of the First Children’s Reading Summit in March 2019, Ethiopia Reads, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, is pleased to announce the Second Children’s Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We anticipate that the Summit will be held in mid-March 2020. The objectives of this conference are to present the latest research on the status … Read More
Hohe Prize Awarded to ER
In October, Ethiopia Reads was awarded the prestigious Hohe Prize for Contributing to Children’s Literacy for our decades of work in distributing books throughout the country. Check out more information at http://hoheawards.com
Successful Holiday Event in Grand Forks
Thank you to Friends of Ethiopia Reads in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which made the holiday Style & Garden Show fundraiser supporting literacy programs a huge success! Volunteers include retired school librarians who helped attendants assembled 30 birthday gift bags to be distributed to families celebrating birthdays at St. Joseph’s Food Pantry in Grand Forks. Thank you to ER Board … Read More
