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13 Months of Sunshine

13 Months of Sunshine

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When people immigrate from Ethiopia, "the land of 13 months of sunshine,” to Seattle, they expect rain while seeking opportunity in the U.S. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the local Ethiopian community struggled to understand how to navigate social services. Founded by Selam Misgano, the Tesfa Program is a grassroots initiative created to help Amharic speakers better understand the info and resources available. Join us as we listen to community stories on 13 Months of Sunshine.TESFA Ciencias Sociales
Episodios
  • Episode 8: Ethiopian Seniors Navigating COVID-19

    Episode 8: Ethiopian Seniors Navigating COVID-19
    Mar 22 2022

    Tesfa Program Founder, Selam, chats with Seattle seniors, Deresh, Berhane, and Gabrakedon. These three Ethiopian seniors share their stories of immigrating to the U.S. and challenges during the pandemic.

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    Amharic is one of the official languages spoken in Ethiopia.
    "Tesfa" translates to "hope" in Amharic.

    About Us:
    The Tesfa Program is a grassroots initiative that supports Ethiopian immigrants and refugees. Visit www.tesfaprogram.org to learn more about our work! The Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is our nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Donate and support our community work here.

    This project was funded by King County Public Health COO.
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Episode 7: Motherhood in the Pandemic

    Episode 7: Motherhood in the Pandemic
    Mar 15 2022

    Seattle mothers, Selam and Emmebet, chat with Tesfa Program Founder, Selam Misgano, about the challenges of Ethiopian motherhood during the pandemic.

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    Amharic is one of the official languages spoken in Ethiopia.
    Eritrea is a county that borders Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa.
    Tigrinya is a language spoken in both Ethiopia and Eritrea.
    "Tesfa" translates to "hope" in Amharic.
    Center for Multicultural Health is a King County nonprofit promoting health and well-being in diverse communities.

    About Us:
    The Tesfa Program is a grassroots initiative that supports Ethiopian immigrants and refugees. Visit www.tesfaprogram.org to learn more about our work! The Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is our nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Donate and support our community work here.

    This project was funded by King County Public Health COO.
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    1 h y 15 m
  • Episode 6: Ethiopians Aiding Ethiopia

    Episode 6: Ethiopians Aiding Ethiopia
    Mar 9 2022

    Pastor Berhanu from Bethel Ethiopian Church of Seattle speakers to Selam, Tesfa Program Founder, about COVID-19 and providing aid to people living in Ethiopia.

    Learn More-
    Amharic is one of the official languages spoken in Ethiopia.
    "Tesfa" translates to "hope" in Amharic.
    Eritrea is a county that borders Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa.
    Viber is a messaging platform.

    About Us:
    The Tesfa Program is a grassroots initiative that supports Ethiopian immigrants and refugees. Visit www.tesfaprogram.org to learn more about our work! The Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is our nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Donate and support our community work here.

    This project was funded by King County Public Health COO.
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