Ethiopia
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Ethiopia is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa, bordering
Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Eritrea and Djibouti. The ancient Ethiopian
monarchy almost entirely escaped colonial rule, aside from a brief
occupation by Italy under Musollini. Emporer Haile Selassi, seen as
a messianic figure in the Rastafarian movement, was overthrown by a
military junta in 1974, sparking years of coups and uprising.
With a rich history and a diverse climate, Ethiopia is the main
source of water for the river Nile and is home to the largest
number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa.
The high and rapidly growing population is subject to many of
the problems facing their fellow African neighbours, such as
poverty, high HIV/AIDS rate and low life expectancy, though the
economy is one of the fastest growing in the region.
AVI's recent involvement in Ethiopia has been via a partnership
with Hamlin Fistula Hospital. It is the pre-eminent hospital for
treatment and care for women suffering from obstetric
fistula. The Hospital has restored the hopes and lives of
more than 32,000 women who would otherwise have died or suffered
lifelong complications and exclusion from society.
For enquiries, contact our Africa Program Office.
Ethiopia on VSO International http://www.vsointernational.org/where-we-work/ethiopia.asp
Ethiopia on the CIA World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/et.html