At Ethiopia Reads, we believe that reading culture is more than books. We make a point to train teachers and librarians to use books to best purpose. But perhaps even more important is the cultivation of enduring institutions in the school community that promote the value of reading and books. It’s all the better if those are student-driven. That’s why … Read More
Volunteering with Ethiopia Reads: Experiences and Perspectives [Part 5]
This is the final part of an ongoing series chronicling the volunteering experiences of Nick Thayer, who recently returned from a 2 month visit to Ethiopia Reads schools and libraries in Addis Ababa. By Nicholas Thayer [Continued from Part 4…] When I think back on my time at Gebeta, even now before I’ve left Ethiopia, it’s hard to decide what … Read More
Volunteering with Ethiopia Reads: Experiences and Perspectives [Part 4]
This is one part of an ongoing series chronicling the volunteering experiences of Nick Thayer, who recently returned from a 2 month visit to Ethiopia Reads schools and libraries in Addis Ababa. By Nicholas Thayer [Continued from part 3…] On my last Saturday at the library, the staff and kids organized a goodbye party for me. It was probably the … Read More
Volunteering with Ethiopia Reads: Experiences and Perspectives [Part 3]
This is one part of an ongoing series chronicling the volunteering experiences of Nick Thayer, who recently returned from a 2 month visit to Ethiopia Reads schools and libraries in Addis Ababa. By Nicholas Thayer [Continued from Part 2…] So I did. At first, while I was still getting my bearings in my new life and trying to get acquainted … Read More
Volunteering with Ethiopia Reads: Experiences and Perspectives [Part 2]
This is one part of an ongoing series chronicling the volunteering experiences of Nick Thayer, who recently returned from a 2 month visit to Ethiopia Reads schools and libraries in Addis Ababa. By Nicholas Thayer [Continued from Part 1…] When I first arrived in Addis Abeba, I was almost completely overwhelmed with the number of things I had to do. … Read More
