Impoverished Ethiopians search a city trash dump site for food and items that they can sell or barter in the capital city of Addis Ababa.
I am in Ethiopia working on several projects, including one on the lives of the impoverished people of this country. The government goes to great lengths to keep stories like these from being told, including arresting journalists, spying on photographers, etc. What is life without a few challenges right? I do feel it is important to capture such issues and bring them to light, especially when there has been little captured here in these regards. Assuming I dont "disappear" over here, I hope to bring you more images on these subjects soon.
Why the title "Ethiopia - Poverty and Famine" - Ethiopia is more than that! You know that!
Posted by: BEN | November 04, 2009 at 22:08
Chill Ben! I'm sure Ethiopia is more than that, but as Zoriah said, he wants to show us the side of Ethiopia that we don't normally see. I think it's a great effort. Thanks Zoriah!
Posted by: Juliana | November 05, 2009 at 06:29
I am feeling sad to hear that the Famine occurs in Ethiopia. People are suffering from poverty. I hope situations will get better. I will pray to god.
Posted by: acai berry | November 06, 2009 at 15:10
This is an important story and I'm very glad to see you working over there. Lookng forward to more images!
Posted by: Kevin | November 10, 2009 at 02:10
I have read the article based on the Ethiopia.I like post very much as it contain informative knowledge.I am feeling sad to hear that the Famine occurs in Ethiopia. People are suffering from poverty.I hope the situation will cover soon.I want to know suggestion from other.I agree with the point that I do feel it is important to capture such issues and bring them to light, especially when there has been little captured here in these regards.
Posted by: weight loss pills | November 10, 2009 at 04:27
@Juliana: I'm just not sure if that's the side of Ethiopia we normally DON'T see, you know?
Posted by: BEN | November 10, 2009 at 21:51
@Ben : He hasn't shown us all the pictures so will you just relax.
Posted by: Juliana | November 12, 2009 at 08:04
I've traveled to Ethiopia twice and saw great beauty and an amazing culture, which isn't what I was used to seeing in the media. My main images of Ethiopia prior to my travels was poverty, starvation, desolation, sickness and misery. So, I can't help but agree with Ben that I hope perhaps we might see some other images of Ethiopia that show some of the fascinating and gorgeous culture and country, since I don't think many folks are aware of the positives.
Posted by: Jessica | November 24, 2009 at 06:01
Well you are right that life without challenges is of no worth.You are doing great job.Its your duty and responsibility too that to bring some issues in light to create awareness in people.So nice post!Good luck.
Posted by: nutrition sportive | December 12, 2009 at 13:55
I have to agree with Ben and Jessica. The image of Ethiopia that is mostly portrayed around the globe is the one that involves poverty, famine and starvation. Though this is present in the country, it is not all there is to Ethiopia.
I live in Ethiopia and when people visit from other countries, I usually hear them say, just as Jessica did above, how different it is from what they had expected.
There are many good things about Ethiopia that have been cast into the shadows and forgotten because of how the international media portrays the country. I hope you found some of these during your stay here.
Posted by: David Kirba | December 29, 2009 at 08:24
Your are amazing I couldn't tear myself away. You have an amazing way of presenting the country you are visiting by people photos and landscape ones.These people are the salt of this earth, and I respect them for what they are. You have taken great pains in photographing the different people so that webshots members like me can appreciate the different cultures around this world. Thank you for this. Best wishes,
Posted by: r4i gold | February 22, 2010 at 14:18
What is life without a few challenges right? I do feel it is important to capture such issues and bring them to light, especially when there has been little captured here in these regards. Assuming I don't "disappear" over here, I hope to bring you more images on these subjects soon.
Posted by: With ADHD | April 25, 2010 at 15:33
Why is the government keeping this images on public viewing,I think the government wants a media blackout for this.
Posted by: seo Minneapolis | May 04, 2010 at 11:43
Shocking photo. You know, this is what we called "reality bites".
Posted by: no parking signs | May 20, 2010 at 07:20