Ashenafi Alemu

A man from Awra Amba plows the land adjoining the village.

This Ethiopian village has gained wealth, but has bred hostility

Development & Education

In the impoverished countryside of Ethiopia, the village of Awra Amba stands out. This bustling community has grown wealthier than its neighbors by questioning tenets of local culture.

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