Building a Lifestyle Brand for Ethiopia

An interesting article about an Ethiopian clothing and textile designer who has "... launched Muya, a lifestyle brand that preserves an endangered indigenous craft, empowers her workers and offers a practical model for sustainable development in African industry. "

Original article appeared in British Airways' inflight magazine, Impressions.

Link to article:

http://impressions-ba.com/features.php?id_feature=10402

Ethiopia-Themed Colouring Pages

A fun site with colouring pages featuring Ethiopian maps, traditional dress, etc.

http://rainbowkids.com/HTMLFiles.aspx?page=EthiopiaAct

And even more pics!

Still more pics - Mei Le

More Pics

Some of the pictures I chose ...

Update - August 8, 2007

Getting closer. Our update is on the verge of going to the ON Ministry for approval of the country change from China to Ethiopia.

I have gathered photos together for our submission to ETH - hard to choose! I included some of the house, incl Little Sister's room-to-be, playroom, Kitchen/dining, LR. Also some of Mei Le in her various activities (ballet, swimming), and some with each of us. May get someone to take a pic of all of us together to complete the collection.

Court closure has taken place in ETH, so we have about 6 wk for Ministry approval here, file documentaion, and submission to ETH to make it for the re-opening. Once submitted, proposals seem to be taking 6-8 wk (maybe a bit more). Then, travel depends on the completion of the adoption in ETH (birth mother has two chances to show up to approve), then visa arrangements, and then we can go!

Will keep you posted!