ethiopia

An Ethiopian Jewish family leaves their oppressed mountain village to make a difficult and treacherous journey in the hope of reaching freedom in Israel.

Discusses the Ethiopian famine of the 1980s within its historical, geographical, and political contexts and examines the possibility of future famines there.

Describes how the culture of Ethiopia is reflected in its many festivals, including Ganna, Maskal, and the Victory of Adwa Day.

Describes the 1974 discovery of the oldest, most complete skeleton of any erect walking human ancestor yet found.

Describes the efforts of rock musician Bob Geldof to organize the Live Aid concert to raise money for famine victims in Ethiopia.

Describes the activities of an extended family living near the Ethiopian village of Moulo, providing brief information about this country's daily life and customs.

Thirteen-year-old Wuditu, separated from her family when soldiers take her and others from a refugee camp in Sudan where they had been waiting and hoping for transport to Yerusalem, keeps her dream of being reunited with her loved ones alive as she deals with the humiliation and fear of slavery.

A collection of folktales from the nine tribes of Ethiopia, along with two stories from Ethiopia's religious traditions.