August 20th, 2006 - Meet Mudasir

These photos show a teacher who is teaching at the Co-op school, employed by the government. His name is Mudasir, and Beyene asked him some questions. Click on the photos below to see his replies.

August 9th, 2006 - A Visit with Mr. Barako

Click on the photos below and learn about Aseffa Barako and his life as a teacher at the co-op school.

July 30th, 2006 - Meeting an Inspirational Teacher at the Co-op School

While fair trade premiums have provided a much-needed school to regional coffee farmers, needs continue to abound. This school has only five teachers for 555 children (42 of which are without parents). The interview below is with Shegitu, an inspirational teacher working under dire circumstances.

July 22nd, 2006 - Beyene Heads to Summer Classes

Beyene heads north to study rural development and agriculture at Haramaya University in Eastern Ethiopia. Click on the photos to see what he is up to.

July 15th, 2006 - Income Diversification in Coffee Growing Communities

Beyene visits with Jisso Jillo in Afursa Waro Pa. His iron working is helping organic coffee growers better tend to his land while providing him an extra income since he has very little land to farm coffee. Click on the photos below to learn about him and his work.

July 5th, 2006: Beyene Travels to the big city of Addis Ababa!

Beyene, our exceptional observer, heads to Addis Ababa for business and records his journey along the way to show us the journey from Yrgacheffee to Addis Ababa for the everyday Ethiopian. Click on the photos below to see what he is up to.

June 26th, 2006 - Visiting Ayele Biftu

Beyene takes a visit to the home of Ayele Biftu to chat about daily life in his coffee-growing community. Click on the photos below to learn more about him and his family.

June 21st, 2006 - Planting Coffee Seedlings

Farmers are now planting coffee seedlings for the next season. Learn about their work by clicking on the photos below.

June 15th, 2006 - A Day at School

These photos are showing students of different grades who are learning at the coop school, which was funded with premiums from the sale of fair trade coffee.

June 1st, 2006 - Meet Firywot

Firywot is a seven-year-old girl from Afursa waro. Click on the images below to view larger versions and learn about her life.

May 15th, 2006 - Meet Kusho

These photos show a girl named Kusho who is 16 years old. Kusho is living with her grandfather and answers questions about herself. Click on the images below to view larger versions and read her answers.

May 1st, 2006: A Chat with Abebe

Abebe Feyisa and his brother Serawit in their hometown of Afursa Bangassa PA. help their family cultivate organic coffee in hopes of earning a dignified wage Click on the images below to view larger versions and read Abebe's answers to questions about his life.

April 10th, 2006 - Avocados Provide Shade and Subsistence

This is a photo of something very important: An avocado!

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