October 1, 2024

IKONSO: The People Who Conquered the Mountains

Ethiopia boasts breathtaking peaks and challenging trails for adventurers. However, these majestic landscapes also pose significant challenges for the locals. Farming is hard, with rugged terrain leading to erosion and landslides.Yet the Konso people of Southern Ethiopia have transformed these obstacles into opportunities. For generations, they have skillfully constructed terraces on the mountains, preventing erosion

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Handmade Ethiopian Silk From Arba Minch

Bere Sericulture produces beautiful silk materials and garments for the local and international markets. Bere Sericulture production begins with the cultivation of castor and mulberry plants to rear silkworms by feeding them the plant leaves. The cocoons produced by the silkworms are then processed into silk threads. This process also disseminates the necessary technology and

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Burnt Eucalyptus Wood: On Origins, Language And Identity

Author Ennatu Domingo was adopted from Ethiopia at the age of seven and transplanted to Barcelona where she learned to flourish. But she never forgot her nomadic childhood in the mountains and meadows of Gondar. She holdsa BA in Political Science and an MA in International Conflict and Security. She was awarded a Schuman traineeship

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Wheatgrass: The New Superfood?

Tthe common wheat plant used as a food, drink, or dietary supplement. Claims about the health benefits of wheatgrass range from providing supplemental nutrition to having unique curative properties, but these claims have not been scientifically proven. WHEATGRASS BENEFITS According to 2015 research (www.functionalfoodscenter.net/files/47516971.pdf) It’s a SuperfoodWheatgrass is packed with a powerful combination of nutrients

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10Th Africa Sourcing And Fashion Week

8-11 November 2024, Skylight Hotel Leading global fashion brands and investors of textile and leather are attending the 10th Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) – Africa´s biggest trade show for fashion, textile and leather industries. At this edition, the organizers expect over 7.000 trade buyers / investors from over 60 countries. Global decision-makers will

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