Ethiopia

Handmade Soccer

Children from the pastoral tribes of Southern Ethiopia and Northern Kenya are often responsible for household and community chores. These children take advantage of what little free time they have. By wrapping plastic bags in twine they are able to play soccer on the dusty fields outside their schools.

By Leonie Marinovich - 17 June 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Ethiopian sport

Seeing the Ethiopian national flag raised over and over at international track events, one could wonder if Ethiopians participate in any other sports. Is athletics the only national sport in Ethiopia?

By Eden Berhane Hailu - 31 March 2010 - Audio