Voices from Ethiopia

The Urban Food Crisis in Addis Ababa: A Tale of Two Families

On August 13, 2008, Angela D. Vance visited the homes of two families in Addis Ababa who are living on the edge of poverty in the midst of the global food crisis.  They graciously discussed the impact of the crisis on their lives.   

Medikissa family. The Medikissa Family

The Medikissa family comprises of four members, Melkamu, almost 4 years, his brother and sister and his mother.

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Tedesse Family. The Tedesse Family

Debora, 1 year and 8 months, and Ferahewit, 2 years and 9 months live with their mother and father in a dark two room mud hut.

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