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© 1991 Scott Faiia
Ethiopia
Oromo Woman
The Oromo are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, scattered throughout the country. They speak a Cushitic language. Many Oromo retain ancient religious practices while some have converted to Islam or Christianity. Their lifestyles range from sedentary farming in cool lush highlands to nomadic wandering in hot arid lowlands. According to their means they will share with you a gourd of fresh camel’s milk, or injera bread made from teff, an African grain. They know how to survive. In the eighties I spent five years directing large-scale famine relief and refugee programs in Ethiopia. Traveling the dusty roads which span this country’s vast expanses provided time for contemplation and inner change. I could not avoid facing the suffering caused by famine and civil strife. A counterbalance was provided by the people. I was often strengthened by chance encounters in the middle of nowhere. Here was dignity, warmth, openness and beauty. To be so privileged is difficult to comprehend. -- Scott Faiia, Peace Corps/Malaysia, 1973-75
Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia) Capital Addis Ababa Population 85,237,338 Life Expectancy 55.41 years Literacy 42.7% (age 15 and over can read and write) Languages Amarigna 32.7%, Oromigna 31.6%, Tigrigna 6.1%, Somaligna 6%, others Religions Christian 60.8%, Muslim 32.8%, traditional 4.6%, other 1.8% Government federal republic Source: The World Factbook, 2009
This photo appears on the we all dress International Poster, produced by the RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009. For more information and to order a complete set of full-size posters, see http://www.rpcvmadison.org/
© 1991 Scott Faiia
Ethiopia
Oromo Woman
The Oromo are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, scattered throughout the country. They speak a Cushitic language. Many Oromo retain ancient religious practices while some have converted to Islam or Christianity. Their lifestyles range from sedentary farming in cool lush highlands to nomadic wandering in hot arid lowlands. According to their means they will share with you a gourd of fresh camel’s milk, or injera bread made from teff, an African grain. They know how to survive. In the eighties I spent five years directing large-scale famine relief and refugee programs in Ethiopia. Traveling the dusty roads which span this country’s vast expanses provided time for contemplation and inner change. I could not avoid facing the suffering caused by famine and civil strife. A counterbalance was provided by the people. I was often strengthened by chance encounters in the middle of nowhere. Here was dignity, warmth, openness and beauty. To be so privileged is difficult to comprehend. -- Scott Faiia, Peace Corps/Malaysia, 1973-75
Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia) Capital Addis Ababa Population 85,237,338 Life Expectancy 55.41 years Literacy 42.7% (age 15 and over can read and write) Languages Amarigna 32.7%, Oromigna 31.6%, Tigrigna 6.1%, Somaligna 6%, others Religions Christian 60.8%, Muslim 32.8%, traditional 4.6%, other 1.8% Government federal republic Source: The World Factbook, 2009
This photo appears on the we all dress International Poster, produced by the RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009. For more information and to order a complete set of full-size posters, see http://www.rpcvmadison.org/
