A Book in Their Hands-
On April 17th a benefit for an Ethiopia Reads/Tesfa project was held in Los Angeles. Celebrated children’s
author Jane Kurtz (a board member of Ethiopia Reads) spoke about the challenges and joys of bringing books and
education to the children of Ethiopia.
Renowned Ethiopia artist, Yadese Bojia spoke about his own life in
Ethiopia. He also donated a painting that was the evening’s centerpiece,
‘Nebab’ Amharic for ‘Reading’. Live, silent, and online auctions of art
and photography brought in several thousand dollars for the school.
Musicians, including Ana Egge, performed for the crowd of over
one hundred people - primarily leaders of the Ethiopian community in Los
Angeles , and members of the Ethiopia adoptive families community.
Guests expressed their common goals over sambusas, and injera, and
toasted to a new beginning for hundreds of children in Kololo Ethiopia,
with sini full of Ethiopian coffee.
The party was held at The Electric Lodge in the heart of Venice
Beach. Over a dozen people signed up to be future sponsors of the school
once it is up and running. Construction will begin this fall in
Ethiopia.
Stay tuned for fabulous pictures from the event!
Monday, June 13, 2011