Characterized by rapid urbanization and its rapidly growing economy, Ethiopia is increasingly being seen as a country of great hope. However, despite this promising future, there is still much work that needs to be done. An estimated 73% of the population do not have access to safe drinking water and 90% lack proper sanitation facilities.… Read more »
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Upgrading Slums in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, is currently undergoing an escalation of urbanisation. This has created a city where people from very different socio-economic backgrounds live in close proximity. However, with 80% of the population still in slums, conflicts between groups have intensified. Due to a deep cultural history, many families refuse to move away from the… Read more »
Read moreToilet Shortage in the Slums of Addis Ababa
For us, sharing a toilet with hundreds of people is a far cry from reality. But in Addis Ababa, where more than 80% of the city’s 2.74 million residents live in slum areas, this is normality. In these areas, large communities share make-shift kitchens and toilets, which are extremely unhygienic and dangerous to be around.… Read more »
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