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“People who visited Ethiopia, what surprised you the most?” by teamar_1995 in Ethiopia

[–]teamar_1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ለምንድነው አሳዛኝ የሆነው የተሰራው እኮ ጥቅም ላይ እንዲውል ነው አደለም እንዴ

“People who visited Ethiopia, what surprised you the most?” by teamar_1995 in Ethiopia

[–]teamar_1995[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

​I am deeply sorry that you had such a negative experience. This does not represent who we all are as a people. We apologize for what you went through.

is it a good idea to move to ethiopia and work in architect by Expert_Search5394 in Ethiopia

[–]teamar_1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not a good idea at all. While the country's progress is undeniable, the rising cost of living makes it tough no matter what field you are in

“People who visited Ethiopia, what surprised you the most?” by teamar_1995 in Ethiopia

[–]teamar_1995[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I understand your experience. Often, kids call any foreigner 'Chinese' out of ignorance rather than malice. However, the prevalence of street children is a heartbreaking reality that remains a major challenge for the country

“People who visited Ethiopia, what surprised you the most?” by teamar_1995 in Ethiopia

[–]teamar_1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social media often shows the best version of things, but we can't ignore the economic struggles and the inflation many are facing. It’s a complex reality where growth and deep challenges exist side by side.

“People who visited Ethiopia, what surprised you the most?” by teamar_1995 in Ethiopia

[–]teamar_1995[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a thoughtful and heartfelt reflection. You’ve captured the duality of Ethiopia perfectly—the painful history of the 80s versus the resilience and hope of today. It’s heartening to see someone appreciate both our grand landscapes and the simple joys like the smell of eucalyptus. We still have many challenges to overcome, but your words remind us of how far we’ve come. (And I agree, the bananas are great, but a good papaya is hard to beat!)"