Events Ethiopia

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Literacy Project Launch. #iceaddis #ethiopia

PRESS RELEASE

March 25th, 2016

Literacy Project Launch: WEEMA international bringing tablet education to

ruler children in Mudula, Tembaro.

Teaching Early Child Literacy Skills to Kindergarten Aged Children Through Digital/Mobile Learning within a Rural Ethiopian Public Library Setting- A Pilot Project Partnership Project Between SelamCompany, and WEEMA International (and in collaboration with Curious Learning)

ADDIS ABABA – Children are the most precious natural resource of any nation. Their ability to read is one of the single most important skills for them to develop, if they are to thrive as individuals and global citizens. Literacy opens the mind of a child to a potential lifetime of learning, personal growth, and critical and creative thinking. The development of such forms of thought in a society fuels discovery, productivity, and innovation, which, in turn, drive economic growth and social development.

In some part of Ethiopia, one in two children in lack the basic skills of read and write after attending 2 to 3 years of school. Can technology help children to learn to read and write by their own? Can we achieve high quality education using tablets to teach the most marginalized children in our community? Weema international believes that there is a proven method to teach children using tablets. We are going to launch our pilot project on March 30th, 2016 in Mudula town.

At the launch, 40 children will get access to the first step of the state of art education in the form of tablets. There will be 80 children will be benefited from this project in the next twelve months. Scientists in MIT and Tufts University under the curious learning organization support the pilot project. Children will also get support to advance in their learning.

About the organizations:

Weema International

Established in 2011, WEEMA International is a US-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit nongovernmental organization working in southwestern Ethiopia. The word weema has great meaning in the local dialect where our work initiated. It means something all encompassing, as well as conveys an expression of optimism, hope, and wholeness. "WEEMA" also represents our organization's major thematic areas: Water, Education, Economic Empowerment, Medical care, Alliance.

Mission: To empower Ethiopian communities through clean water access, education, economic opportunity and health care – all driven by local champions and community collaboration.

Vision: To live in a world where every person has access to the basic necessities for human survival and dignity.

Values: 1.Act with integrity

2. Be responsible and responsive

3. Work within existing systems

4. Respect local culture and traditions

5. Attain sustainability

Curious Learning

The Curious Learning System was pioneered by the Global Literacy Project, a nonprofit founded to ensure every child receives an education—regardless of resources or location. Led by experts from MIT, Tufts and Georgia State University, the Global Literacy Project applies advances in science and technology in its quest to lift millions out of poverty and into global citizenship.

SelamCompany

SelamCompany is an Ethiopian consultancy, social-good company established to build smart solutions on primary education and literacy. We are education and technology experts working in Ethiopia to tackle education challenges using appropriate technology by promoting hyper-local learning solutions to communities by providing technological means & tools. SelamCompany also has a sustainable design & CSR component to consult startups and established business.

SelamCompany goals are:

· Consulting, researching and implementing appropriative technology on literacy and primary education focus on facilitating hyper-local tech solutions to communities.

· Sustainability design and CSR consultancy.

DATE:

March 30th 1:30pm- 3:30pm

LOCATION:

Mudula Town, Tembaro Wordea

LINKS:

http://www.weema.org/

CONTACT:

Tewodros Belachew | Mobile: +251-911-534655

E-mail: tewodros_belachew@yahoo.com

Markos Lemma | Mobile: +251-912-615214
E-mail: markos.lemma@iceaddis.com

Thursday, March 24, 2016

March 25 - Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Friday '25

- Call For Nomination: AWiB Women of Excellence. Till Mar 31

- Joint MA and PhD in Global Studies @IPSS [solomon.h@ipss-addis.org] Till Mar 30

- Deadline - Yale Young African Scholars Program http://africanscholars.yale.edu/

- Photo Exhibition "Between Heaven and Earth" @IES Till Apr 1

- Art Exhibition "Hexagon" @Laphto [0911881814] Till Apr 4

- "ART-iculation" @Goethe Till Apr 8

- Theater Evening @Lycee 5pm

- Extraordinary AWiB Seminar @Hilton 2pm

- Book Review "Animal Farm" @Mosaic [RSVP: 0922597377] 6pm

Saturday '26

- Tour: All About BAGS [450ETB, 0912637056] 9am

- Panel Discussion @Laphto 2pm [BeteSeb Academy, 0113-471700]

- Art Exhibition by kids @Laphto [BeteSeb Academy, 0113-471700]

- Art Sale @National Museum 10am-5pm [0911711369] Till Apr 6

- AddisTech Meetup - IOS App Development @xHubAddis [Confirm: SunOfDesire@gmail.com]

Sunday '27

- Art Exhibition by kids @Laphto [BeteSeb Academy, 0113-471700]

- Dance Show @Galani 1pm [0936690954]

Monday '28

- Chamber Training: Till Apr 1 [0115513882, 0115528204]

---- "Organizational Development"

---- "Human Resource Management"

Tuesday '29

- Discussion: Scholarships in Germany @Goethe 5pm [0111242345]

- Musical Reading @Alliance 6.30pm

Thursday '31

- Open Data for Good Governance @AAU 2pm

- Addis Entrepreneurs Meetup @Gravity Lounge 6pm [Register: 0947893271/0118671007]

Friday '1

- The xHub Addis Book Club @xHub Addis 5-7pm [0118603298, 0911701361, info@xhubaddis.com]

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Friday, March 18, 2016

Startup Safari Sauna: Finnish and Ethiopian entrepreneurs work together to build the startup ecosystem

Startup Safari Sauna brings together entrepreneurs for two days of coaching, competition, and collaboration at iceaddis.

ADDIS ABABA – What does it take to launch and sustain a successful start up - particularly in an emerging market such as Ethiopia? Startup Sauna, the leading startup accelerator in Northern Europe, will explore this question in Addis Ababa March 21st-22nd. The event is hosted by iceaddis and the Embassy of Finland.

During the Sauna Safari event, startups will get valuable feedback and advice from international and local coaches who are experienced serial entrepreneurs and investors. Ethiopian entrepreneurs will have the chance to exchange knowledge and network with business coaches from Finland. For the Finnish coaches, this event is a unique opportunity for insights into the unique Ethiopian startup ecosystem. Featured speakers will discuss legal and financial planning, PR strategy, and other topics that are essential to scaling a startup business. The events are free and open for everyone registered.

Through their participation in this event, these companies are now short-listed for a place in Startup Sauna's prestigious accelerator program taking place in Finland in May 2016.

Iceaddis has collaborated with Finnish initiatives before, such as the green innovation bootcamp and Slush in 2014 and 2015. The Startup Sauna Safari event is a natural way forward to build strong ties for future collaboration between Ethiopian and Finnish startups and business world. The event also boosts the local entrepreneurship scene.

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DATE:

March 21st 9:00- 16:30

March 22nd 9:00- 14:30

LOCATION:

iceaddis

Hisham Complex 7th floor. Kazachiz

P.O.Box 101823 Addis Ababa

LINKS:

http://www.iceaddis.com/

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iceaddis is the first innovation hub & co-working space in Ethiopia established in May 2011. This collaborative work environment that facilitates creative projects and events in Addis Ababa. It the place where young entrepreneurs, local and visiting creatives get professional support and consultancy.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

March 18 - Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Friday '18

- National ICT Competition @ICTCOE [0118959056, 0922463758] Till 22nd

- Young Innovators Competition https://ideas.itu.int/category/6472, Till 22nd

- Photo Exhibition "Between Heaven and Earth" @IES/AAU Till April '16

- Photography Exhibition "To the land of Karrayyu" @Asni [0930101056/57, asnigallery@gmail.com] Till 19th

- Art Exhibition "Hexagon" @Laphto [0911881814] Till Apr 4

- "ART-iculation" @Goethe [0111242345, info@addis.goethe.org] Till Apr 8

- Construction Exhibition @Expo [0911611176] Till 20th

- Dandy Horses Band (Irish) @Office Bar 6pm

- Test Driven Development talk @xHub Addis, 2.30pm [RSVP: 0118603298]

Saturday '19

- Info Session - World Summit Youth Award, 9am [Call 0921612054]

- Zumba Session @Khul, 6pm [0913280088]

- Laughter and Music Night @Nirvana (Laphto) 6pm [0919889898, 0913914433]

- Anniv, of the Assoc. of Ethiopians Educated in Germany @UNECA

- St. Patrick's Day Charity Ball @Sheraton, 7.30pm [1700 ETB, Paul.Evans@dfa.ie, 0911229841]

- Poetry and Song Evening @Alliance 6.30pm

- BOOK REVIEW: ጃፓን እንደምን ሰለጠነች? @Jupiter (Cazanchis), 4pm

- Sound and Photo Exhibition @Alliance, 5pm

- Ethiopian Myung-Sung Children Choir Audition @Korea Hospital, 2pm [0913878229, 0913038764]

- Fun Day @International Tennis Club, 10am-7pm [0930626454/53]

Sunday '20

- Concert - Ismael Lo @Alliance, 4pm

- Fun Day @International Tennis Club, 10am-7pm [0930626454/53]

- Dandy Horses Band (Irish) @Summerfield's Restaurant, 12.30pm

- Vengeance: Public Reading and Discussion @Tana Garden Court, 3.30pm [0910980630]

Monday '21

- Movie Night @Alliance, 6.30pm

- Blue Nile Toastmasters @Bole Ambassador Hotel, 6pm [0912047865]

- Startup Sauna Safari @ICEADDIS, 9am-4pm, Till 22nd

- Chamber Training, Till 25th [0115513882, 0115528204]

--- "Taxation in Ethiopia"

--- "Basic Managerial Skills"

Tuesday '22

- Contemporary Music @Italian C.I., 6.30pm

Wednesday '23

- Film "Alice in the Cities" @Goethe, 6pm

- Movie Night @Alliance, 6.30pm

Thursday '24

- Musical Show @Alliance, 6pm

- Panel discussion "ART-iculation" @Goethe, 6.30pm

- Movie @Italian C.I., 6.30pm

Friday '25

- Theater Evening @Lycee Guebre-Mariam, 5pm

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

March 11 - Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Friday '11

- Photo Exhib @Asni Till 19th [0930101056/57, asnigallery@gmail.com]

- Deadline - Addis SkatePark Donation. www.addispark.org Till 14th

- GMW Selfie Challenge Till 21st http://www.globalmoneyweek.org/gmw-selfie-challenge.html

- ICT Competition, ICTCOE Till 22nd [www.ictcoe.org.et, 0118959056, 0922463758]

- Young Innovators Competition, Till 22nd, https://ideas.itu.int/category/6472

- "ART-iculation" @Goethe, Till Apr 8 [0111242345, info@addis.goethe.org]

- Hackerspace Style Talk @xHub Addis, 5.30pm

Saturday '12

- "Make the Alliance" @Alliance, 2-6pm [0111569892]

- AddisTech Meetup - IOS App Development [0946688121]

- Realize Your Goals @Khul, 5pm [0913280088]

- Jewelry Exhibit @Galani, 11am-6pm [0946728204]

Monday '14

- Auditorium Opening @Italian C.I., 6.30pm

- Global Money Week, Till 20th [samsonabeselom1@gmail.com, 0911302444]

- Chamber Training Till 18th [0115513882, 0115528204]

--- "Logistics Management"

--- "Taxation in Ethiopia"

Tuesday '15

- WCA "Executive" Summit & CEO Forum 2016 @Sheraton [hiwot@flawlessevents.com, 0116186915]

Wednesday '16

- WCA "Executive" Summit & CEO Forum 2016 @Sheraton [hiwot@flawlessevents.com, 0116186915]

- Construction Exhibition @Expo, Till 20th [0911-611176/001418, aecoc@gmail.com]

Thursday '17

- ISS Seminar @Hilton, 10.30am

- Documentary Film "The Age of Stupid" @Goethe, 6.30pm [0111242345, info@addis.goethe.org]

- Wharton/Lauder Africa MBA Program & Alumni Insights @Sheraton, 10am

- Cement Concrete & Energy Summit, Till 19th [Register: gemechu@iCapitalAfrica.net, 0911629011]

Friday '18

- Dandy Horses Band @Office Bar, 6pm

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

March 4 - Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Friday '4

- Photo Exhibition @ Asni Gallery Till 19th [0930101056/57, asnigallery@gmail.com]

- Art Exhibition: Crossing Ethiopia @ Italian C.I.

- GMW Selfie Challenge Till 21st http://goo.gl/eHxTRZ

- Art Exhibition by Fekadu Ayalew @Nat'l Museum, Till 7th

- Art Talk @ Alliance 5pm

Saturday '5

- Book Club Meeting - "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibral @ Jupiter - Kasanchs, 10am

- Garage Sale @ Juventus, 9am [0115516464]

- Cartoon "LE MANÈGE ENCHANTÉ" @ Alliance, 10.30am

- AddisTech Meetup - IOS Development 1pm [Confirm: SunOfDesire@gmail.com]

- Addis Dessert Weekend @ Mosaic Hotel, 11am-7pm [Adults 50 ETB, Kids 30 ETB]

- Barcamp @ xHub 3pm

- Desta Family Fun Festival @Golf Club, 10am-5pm [0911794573]

Sunday '6

- Addis Dessert Weekend @ Mosaic Hotel, 11am-7pm [Adults 50 ETB, Kids 30 ETB]

- Desta Family Fun Festival @Golf Club, 10am-5pm [0911794573]

- Pool Party @Monarch 2pm

- Book Review & Discussion የሕይወቴ ታሪከ "Yehiyewete Tarik" @ Womezekir

- World Coffee Conf @ UNECA [0911681492] Till 11th

Monday '7

- Film & Discussion "New Eyes" @ Goethe, 6.30pm [0111242345]

- Blue Nile Toastmasters @Bole Ambassador Hotel, 6.30pm

- Chamber Training: "Records Management" Till 11th [0115513882]

Tuesday '8

- Documentary Film (Women's Day) @ Italian C.I., 6.30pm

- Pub Quiz 2.0 @ ViaVia Travellers Café, 8pm [092 708 4046]

Thursday '10

- Exploring an Ethiopian Feminism @ Hilton Hotel, 5.30pm [reservation@awib.org.et]

- Event Management Training @ Aphrodite Hotel, Till 11th [0911721641]

- International Exhibition @ Expo Till 13th

- "ART-iculation" @ Goethe, Till Apr 8 [0111242345]

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