In 2025, Ethiopia Reads (ER) advanced its mission to build a sustainable culture of reading by delivering high-impact literacy interventions that reached children, families, and the education system across Ethiopia, including in underserved and conflict-affected communities. Guided by evidence and more than decades of experience, ER combined access to quality reading materials with capacity building, family engagement, and national advocacy … Read More
6th Children Reading Summit Announce & Summary of the 5th Summit
We are excited to announce the 6th Annual Children’s Reading Summit will be held on March 17-18, 2025, in Addis Ababa. Please contact us at info@ethiopiareads.org to help support this incredibly valuable tool for literacy professionals in Ethiopia! *** The 5th Annual National Children’s Reading Summit, organized by Ethiopia Reads on April 2–3, 2025, in Addis Ababa was a great … Read More
Thank you, DMV!
On November 16, 2025, the Board of Directors and staff of Ethiopia Reads successfully gathered in Silver Spring, Maryland, for a Meet & Greet with 80+ old friends and potential new supporters. We were thrilled to share our impactful work and introduce Country Director Yemisrach Worku to the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) metro area. We’re especially grateful to have met many of … Read More
2024 Annual Report is Here!
There are so many projects that we do not discuss in our newsletters. Here is the Annual Report that includes most of the significant children’s literacy projects. Document is available here: ER Annual Report 2024
ER on Voice of America
Hear our story in Amharic on Voice of America featuring an interview with Malcolm Clark, Chairman of the Board and photos by Yared Shumete. Link to the story: https://amharic.voanews.com/a/6343164.html
Looking back on 2020
As 2020 closes, if you haven’t yet, please consider donating to our annual Holiday Appeal. With so many challenges at home in the US this year, it has been difficult fundraising for our important long-term work in faraway Ethiopia. But we have big plans for 2021 and need your support for our work in order to improve reading and education … Read More
Meet our Country Director: Yemisrach Worku
Interview with Yemisrach Worku In this month’s newsletter, we are featuring Ms.Yemisrach Worku, Country Director, the chief person who is responsible for executing all of Ethiopia Readsprojects in Ethiopia since 2017. Below is an interview with the amazing Yemisrach. Board Member Dr. Laurie Curtis who chairs Ethiopia Reads’ Book Centered Reading Committee regularly works with Yemisrach and has found her to be a joy … Read More
Dr. Laurie Curtis answers your questions!
Dr. Laurie Curtis, Chairperson of the Book Centered Learning Committee, explains the scientific reasons behind the work and choices of Ethiopia Reads. Why does Ethiopia Reads support the printing, shipping and distributing of children’s books written in local languages? The ability of children to read is built upon a foundation of oral language. It is easier for children to read … Read More
A small group of people in Grand Forks, ND, made a huge impact across the world
Ethiopia Reads has started 80 libraries creating hope for a better future possible for thousands of children through literacy. It all began in Grand Forks, North Dakota when First Presbyterian Church in Grand Forks took the first step in getting Ethiopia Reads started.Jane Kurtz, children’s author and member of First Presbyterian Church in the mid 1990’s began a conversation with … Read More
