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2nd annual Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017

United Nations Conference Center (UNCC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

21-22 February 2017

Gathering 300+ senior representatives and advisors from regional governments, UN agencies, international and regional NGOs, CBOs, investors and donors, research institutes and the private sector, the 2nd annual Aid & Development Africa Summit looks at how technological innovations and best practice can improve aid delivery and development strategy in East Africa.

The Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017 agenda has been developed in consultation with key organisations, such as WFP, IRFC, World Vision, USAID, UNICEF, World Bank, Save the Children, UN Habitat, CRS, FHI360, Oxfam, Habitat for Humanity International, IRD and will include case studies, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive roundtable sessions.

Why attend Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017?

• Hear latest trends in humanitarian logistics, innovations in health & WASH, security of aid workers and communities, camp management, mobile for development and financing

• Discover new innovations and practical solutions from peers and leading solution providers involved in the humanitarian aid and development in Sub-Saharan East Africa

• Build long lasting partnerships and effective collaborations via structured networking opportunities, exchange ideas and influence regional development and humanitarian goals

Who attends Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017?

Aid & Development Africa Summit will benefit directors of programmes, operations, procurement, logistics, supplier/partner management, IT, technology, innovation, communications, shelter, health, WASH, field operations, fleet/transport, security and safety, infrastructure/livelihoods, HR, training, financing, payments and partnerships.

This exclusive platform of regional and global expertise will offer a unique opportunity for cross-sector engagement between UN and government agencies, development banks, civil societies and the private sector.

To find out more, please visit http://africa.aidforum.org/

FAQs

– Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes

– What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Paid parking is available at UNCC, Addis Ababa.

– Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For any enquiries please e-mail: tsgreen@aidforum.org

– Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, to transfer your ticket please e-mail to tsgreen@aidforum.org

-Can I update my registration information?

To update your registration information, please email: tsgreen@aidforum.org

– Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes

– What is the refund policy?

Cancellation by delegate (you): Should you be unable to attend you may nominate a substitute to attend in your place. You must contact us in advance of the conference to substitute as on-the-day changes will not be accepted. If you do not wish to nominate a substitute we will give you a refund less a 20% handling charge for all cancellations received in writing 30 days before the conference date. After this date we will give no refunds. Delegate places are for the named delegate only and cannot be transferred on the day of the conference. Please refer to our conference entry terms and conditions. All cancellations must be received in writing (fax, email or post) and will be replied to. We do not accept verbal cancellations. If you do not receive a reply to your cancellation request please contact us immediately on +44 (0)20 7871 0188.

Cancellation by us: If we are obliged to cancel a conference for any reason then we will give you a full refund of all delegate fees already paid. If we are obliged to postpone a conference we will offer you the opportunity to rebook for the new conference date at the same rate or to cancel with no penalty. We are not liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by you or your company if a conference is cancelled or postponed. Your travel insurance may cover cancellation costs.

-The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

No, registration/ticket name should match the attendee name.

– What is included in the conference fee?

The ticket covers the whole day of the Summit and includes participating at all conference sessions, workshops, networking sessions, lunch and refreshments.

– Is travel and accommodation included in the ticket price?

Please note: the summit fee does not include travel and accommodation. Please refer to our website for travel indications and partner hotels.

– What is the maximum number of delegates per organisation?

In order to ensure maximum networking opportunities and a well-balanced audience a maximum of 3 delegates from each participating organisation is allowed.

– Data Protection

By registering for this event you will be automatically signed up for our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time. The information you provide will be safeguarded by the Henley Media Group, whose subsidiaries may use it to keep you informed of relevant products and services.

– Filming and Photography

All unauthorised photography and the recording of transmitting of audio or visual material, data or information are expressly prohibited. You consent to filming and sound recording and photography of the summit as a delegate and you consent to the use by AIDF to any such recording or photography anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing and other purposes.

– Who should I contact if I have additional questions about registration?

Please contact Tim Swinfen-Green, Event and Communications Manager, on +44 (0)20 7871 0188 or via email at tsgreen@aidforum.org

– Visa invitation letter

It is the delegate’s responsibility to investigate the visa requirements for Ethiopia and apply for an appropriate visa, if necessary. Delegates should ensure that they apply for their visa, if required, in good time before travelling to Ethiopia. Full information regarding visa requirements is available here. Only registered attendees / speakers / partners will be eligible to obtain the invitation letter for a visa application from AIDF. Please contact Tim Swinfen-Green at tsgreen@aidforum.org to request it.

2nd annual Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017

United Nations Conference Center (UNCC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

21-22 February 2017

Gathering 300+ senior representatives and advisors from regional governments, UN agencies, international and regional NGOs, CBOs, investors and donors, research institutes and the private sector, the 2nd annual Aid & Development Africa Summit looks at how technological innovations and best practice can improve aid delivery and development strategy in East Africa.

The Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017 agenda has been developed in consultation with key organisations, such as WFP, IRFC, World Vision, USAID, UNICEF, World Bank, Save the Children, UN Habitat, CRS, FHI360, Oxfam, Habitat for Humanity International, IRD and will include case studies, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive roundtable sessions.

Why attend Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017?

• Hear latest trends in humanitarian logistics, innovations in health & WASH, security of aid workers and communities, camp management, mobile for development and financing

• Discover new innovations and practical solutions from peers and leading solution providers involved in the humanitarian aid and development in Sub-Saharan East Africa

• Build long lasting partnerships and effective collaborations via structured networking opportunities, exchange ideas and influence regional development and humanitarian goals

Who attends Aid & Development Africa Summit 2017?

Aid & Development Africa Summit will benefit directors of programmes, operations, procurement, logistics, supplier/partner management, IT, technology, innovation, communications, shelter, health, WASH, field operations, fleet/transport, security and safety, infrastructure/livelihoods, HR, training, financing, payments and partnerships.

This exclusive platform of regional and global expertise will offer a unique opportunity for cross-sector engagement between UN and government agencies, development banks, civil societies and the private sector.

To find out more, please visit http://africa.aidforum.org/

FAQs

– Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes

– What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Paid parking is available at UNCC, Addis Ababa.

– Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For any enquiries please e-mail: tsgreen@aidforum.org

– Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, to transfer your ticket please e-mail to tsgreen@aidforum.org

-Can I update my registration information?

To update your registration information, please email: tsgreen@aidforum.org

– Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes

– What is the refund policy?

Cancellation by delegate (you): Should you be unable to attend you may nominate a substitute to attend in your place. You must contact us in advance of the conference to substitute as on-the-day changes will not be accepted. If you do not wish to nominate a substitute we will give you a refund less a 20% handling charge for all cancellations received in writing 30 days before the conference date. After this date we will give no refunds. Delegate places are for the named delegate only and cannot be transferred on the day of the conference. Please refer to our conference entry terms and conditions. All cancellations must be received in writing (fax, email or post) and will be replied to. We do not accept verbal cancellations. If you do not receive a reply to your cancellation request please contact us immediately on +44 (0)20 7871 0188.

Cancellation by us: If we are obliged to cancel a conference for any reason then we will give you a full refund of all delegate fees already paid. If we are obliged to postpone a conference we will offer you the opportunity to rebook for the new conference date at the same rate or to cancel with no penalty. We are not liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by you or your company if a conference is cancelled or postponed. Your travel insurance may cover cancellation costs.

-The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

No, registration/ticket name should match the attendee name.

– What is included in the conference fee?

The ticket covers the whole day of the Summit and includes participating at all conference sessions, workshops, networking sessions, lunch and refreshments.

– Is travel and accommodation included in the ticket price?

Please note: the summit fee does not include travel and accommodation. Please refer to our website for travel indications and partner hotels.

– What is the maximum number of delegates per organisation?

In order to ensure maximum networking opportunities and a well-balanced audience a maximum of 3 delegates from each participating organisation is allowed.

– Data Protection

By registering for this event you will be automatically signed up for our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time. The information you provide will be safeguarded by the Henley Media Group, whose subsidiaries may use it to keep you informed of relevant products and services.

– Filming and Photography

All unauthorised photography and the recording of transmitting of audio or visual material, data or information are expressly prohibited. You consent to filming and sound recording and photography of the summit as a delegate and you consent to the use by AIDF to any such recording or photography anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing and other purposes.

– Who should I contact if I have additional questions about registration?

Please contact Tim Swinfen-Green, Event and Communications Manager, on +44 (0)20 7871 0188 or via email at tsgreen@aidforum.org

– Visa invitation letter

It is the delegate’s responsibility to investigate the visa requirements for Ethiopia and apply for an appropriate visa, if necessary. Delegates should ensure that they apply for their visa, if required, in good time before travelling to Ethiopia. Full information regarding visa requirements is available here. Only registered attendees / speakers / partners will be eligible to obtain the invitation letter for a visa application from AIDF. Please contact Tim Swinfen-Green at tsgreen@aidforum.org to request it.

In his new documentary, Africa’s Great Civilizations, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and cultural critic Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the epic stories of both celebrated and little-known African kingdoms and cultures. Professor Gates travels the length and breadth of Africa to chronicle the continent’s history from a firmly African perspective. His journey takes him from the city of Great Zimbabwe to the pyramids of Meroe and the spectacular rock-hewn churches of Laibela in Ethiopia.

Join us at WHYY Studios for a preview of the series and a celebration of African culture and heritage including the present day connections to our region.

6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Public Reception with Senegalese and Ethiopian Fare

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Thirty Minute Preview Screening

Watch the three part series Africa’s Great Civilizations on February 27, 28 and March 1, 2017 on WHYY-TV and online on WHYY Passport.

Our partner for this program is Penn Africana Studies.

WHYY’s Black History Month Series is sponsored by Bradley and Bradley Associates.

Africa’s Great Civilizations is a production of Inkwell Films, McGee Media, Kunhardt Films and WETA Washington, D.C., in association with Nutopia Productions.

Major corporate support for Africa’s Great Civilizations is provided by Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson and Ancestry. Major foundation funding is provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation,Robert F. Smith, the Ford Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation,the Gilder Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS.

Ticket to USA: Start your US nursing career here.
It’s never too early nor too late for any nurse to start the journey towards the American Dream!

Pursuing a career in the US takes the most time and effort among all other countries, but it doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as how many agencies portray it to be! We’re here not just to fill you in with the details—we’re here to fill you in with the only details that you need to know. With this orientation, you won’t find yourself confused about the process; repeating certain steps unnecessarily; or incurring costs for things that don’t have to be incurred yet!

NCLEX passers: The process is much easier than you think as you’ve already accomplished the first—and one of the biggest—step. Don’t just throw all that opportunity away! Through this orientation, you might even be included in our line-up for our client interviews from February 24, 27 to 28.

Non-NCLEX passers / takers: There is still hope and that’s why we’re inviting you to the orientation, too! We from Abba are always here to guide interested, persistent nurses.

Admission is FREE, so don’t hesitate to bring as many nurse friends as possible.

Click “Going” to confirm your attendance to this event, just don’t forget to bring your CV, COE, TOR and diploma, PRC board certificate, PRC board rating, license, passport and other pertinent documents.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Oscar Awards Ceremony is one of the best ceremonies, where fashion designers show off their talent. Let us watch it together.

The full list of nominations for the 2017 Oscars. Every nominee, every category, every detail you need is right here. What was nominated for Best Picture? Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Lion, Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight all secured Best Picture nominations. The nominees for Actor in a Leading Role include Casey Affleck, Andrew Garfield, Ryan Gosling, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington. For Actress in a Leading Role, Isabelle Huppert, Ruth Negga, Natalie Portman, Emma Stone and Meryl Streep were nominated. Check out the complete list of nominations below. Let the glitz, glamour and prestige begin! Watch The Oscars LIVE! OSCAR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 7e|4p on ABC.

Ruth Negga is an Ethiopian-Irish actress who has appeared in the films Capital Letters (2004) (also released as Trafficked in some countries), Isolation (2005), Breakfast on Pluto (2005), Warcraft (2016) and Loving (2016). She has also played roles in television, such as in the BBC’s mini-series Criminal Justice, RTÉ’s Love/Hate, E4’s Misfits, and ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. In 2016, she began a starring role as Tulip O’Hare in AMC’s Preacher.

For her portrayal of Mildred Loving in Loving, Negga was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actress, and a BAFTA Rising Star Award.

5th Africa Business Forum & Trade Expo – 01 Mar 2017.

Under the Patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi. One of the largest investors in Africa and Ethiopia’s biggest employer.

The Africa Business Forum focuses on offering international companies considerable opportunities to enter and become successful in one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the areas of – ICT, Agriculture & Mining, Finance & Capital Investment, Power & Energy, Consumer Goods & General Trade, Logistics & Aviation, Infrastructure, Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, Manufacturing. The Conference has become one of the most important bi-annual gathering in Africa and the Middle East.

The event provides a unique platform to showcase the latest products and services to Ethiopia and neighboring booming East African markets. Register and participate to access key business professionals, CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, Government officials, Exporters, Buyers and Sellers. Our aim is to strengthen ties between the business world and one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. Creating partnerships that will promote trade, accelerate job growth, and encourage investment.

AfricaBusinessForum.com is home to a global community of 10,000+ professionals, 20,000+ international companies, 60,000+ social media followers and 10 million website visitors. Connect, network and meet with the right people to make your business grow in Africa.

Visit AfricaBusinessForum.com to register online. Limited seats available, register early to avoid disappointment. We also encourage you to become a member of our business community on www.AfricaGlobalTrade.com.

Email contact@africabf.com or call +97145147386 (Dubai), +251935402526 (Addis Ababa) or +442081440159 (London) for more information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kind Regards, The Team at AfricaBusinessForum.com​ and AfricaGlobalTrade.com.

New Africa | New Opportunities | New Frontiers

Lets get together for a cause!

We invite you to embrace the beautiful spices and flavours of authentic Ethiopian food. This Ethiopian Fundraising Dinner has been organised to share in the culture of Ethiopia as well as raise funds to provide seeds for the community of Hudad in Ethiopia.

Due to global warming and lack of access to education their farming has suffered leaving the community of Hudad to rely on International food aid to survive. We aim to raise funds to provide seeds for the villages of Hudad. Then Friends of the Hudad will purchase seeds from their local supplier and facilitate a trainer who will support the villages planting, growing and harvesting the crop.

Friends of the Hudad is a not for profit organisation aiming to facilitate environmental, social and economic prosperity in the community Hudad.

http://www.friendsofthehudad.org/

So this brings us to a night full of magical food, culture and a cause lets make a difference this Christmas, lets make it a night to remember!

UN 2017 WOMEN FIRST 5km
Great Ethiopian Run is celebrating this year it’s 14th edition of the annual Women First 5km, women only run which was started to mark international women’s day thirteen years ago and highlight contribution of Ethiopian women in the society. Ethiopia is celebrating the International Women’s Day for the 40th time this year, showcasing the country’s long term commitment at the highest level to advancing the women’s agenda.
UN Ethiopia is the title sponsor of the 2017 Women First 5km. A total of 11,000 girls and women are expected to take part in the event. The event has become the biggest women only event in the country where girls and women from all walks of life come together to celebrate the day.
More information on the race will be posted here in due course.

Ethiopian Tourism Organization Invites You to Attend an Exclusive Travel Workshop and Networking Event in New York

Boasting world-class cultural, natural and outdoor experiences, Ethiopia is one of the most compelling emerging African travel destinations for US and Canadian travelers. The recently formed Ethiopian Tourism Organization is eagerly prioritizing the North American market. Hear directly from the CEO of Ethiopian Tourism and meet one-on-one with Ethiopian travel suppliers to effectively sell this magical destination.

10:00a – Registration Opens for Workshop
10:30a – Presentation by Ethiopian Tourism Board
11:30a – Workshop Begins – suppliers meet with local operators and agents
1:30p – Light Lunch Served
2:30p – Program Concludes, Draw for Fabulous Prizes!

Participating Suppliers:

Selam International Tour
AMG Tours
Addis Ababa Hotel Sectoral Association
Daniel and Frye Tours
Nan Tour
Begoha Tour
Emmaus Tour
Kenenisa Hotel
Absolute Ethiopia Tour
Smiling Ethiopia Tour
Monpays Tours
HabtuMengesha Tour
Adotina Hotel
Kibran Tours
Umma Hotel
Hilala Tours
Grand Holiday
Ghion Travel

Large Unit goes to Addis Ababa

Concerts and Workshops with Musicians and Dancers from Fendika.

ZOOOM ZOOOM MotorShow
A celebration of Motor Engineering, Design, Heritage and Motorsport.
Concour d’elegance competition featuring classic cars, bikes, 4WDs.
Small exhibition of the automotive sector
A taste of motorsport for aspiring competitors and enthusiasts through small karting track
Family friendly atmosphere… Good food, kids entertainment

The concour d’elegance is a static competition where vehicles are judged by expert judges on various attributes and points are awarded. The top 3 vehicles in each category and the top 3 vehicles overall will be considered winners.
Categories include: Vintage (up to 1967), Classic (1968 up to 1987), Off-road (SUV/4WD), Racing: Any vehicle prepared for competition, Supercars/Sport cars
It’s a great way to display your beloved classic, pimped up 4WD, or custom motorcycle and last but not least, a special time to share and live your passion with fellow gear heads.

Day Trip to Debre Libanos and the Blue Nile Gorge
Combine the stunning scenery of the Blue Nile Gorge and Portuguese Bridge with one of the holiest sites of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

– Visit one of the most important sites in the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
– Admire stunning views of the Gur River from the Portuguese Bridge, as it plunges into a waterfall hundreds of meters high
– See a cave where Gelada baboons sleep at night
– Look out for the endemic banded barbet, Abyssinian woodpecker, Ruppell’s black chat and white-winged cliff chat
– Descend to the Blue Nile gorge, often compared to the Grand Canyon and cited as “the largest canyon in Africa”

You may also like the following events from the same organizer:

Next Wednesday, 26th April, 08:30 am, Addis Ababa City Tour in Addis Abeba
Next Sunday, 30th April, 08:30 am, Day Trip to Wenchi Crater Lake in Addis Ababa

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Addis Ababa.

BUILDEXPO AFRICA is the only show with the widest range of the latest technology in construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. After 19 successful editions of BUILDEXPO in Kenya and Tanzania, East Africa’s largest building and construction fair now ventures into the Ethiopian market. The first edition of BUILDEXPO in Ethiopia will provide international business platform by enabling global investment opportunities.

Ethiopia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The country has been registering a double digit growth for the last twelve consecutive years. Located in the region of the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is the 2nd most populated country in Africa. Ethiopia’s construction sector has outgrown that of its neighbors. The construction sector will grow at an annual average growth of 11.6% and will be fueled by a swell in infrastructure investments in the region. Ethiopian government reduced customs tariff significantly in the framework of creating economic liberalization. The maximum tariff came down from 230% to 35% and the minimum is 5%. The average tariff is reduced from 41.6% to 17.5%. Ethiopia has also several agreements that grant duty free access to many countries, including European countries and the USA. Business friendly climate, duty free access and competitive labor costs have successfully created new investments and employment opportunities. Ethiopia is also a member of COMESA which has an access to 20 African countries.

BUILDEXPO will bring you exhibitors from over 28 countries that are the finest in infrastructure development, with over hundreds of products, equipment and machinery on display.

Ethiopia’s premier Food, Hotel & Agriculture exhibition returns to Addis Ababa from 12 – 14 May, 2017. FOODAGRO AFRICA 2017 will showcase top products, equipment and machinery presented by exhibitors from over 20 countries.

Description

PPPEXPO Africa is the only dedicated industry specific international trade show for Plastics, Printing & Packaging Industry in the entire East African region that promises to be an excellent platform to forge business alliances, showcase technological and interact directly with the African traders from the East, Central & South African region.

Join us for an evening of great Ethiopian Food and music in an intimate setting. You will be dining with other Seeds supporters at one of the top Ethiopian restaurants in New York City.

Come hear two crucial novelists who’re narrating the colonial and postcolonial nation. Chomp on free Burmese food from our catering partner, Burma Noodle Bar. We’re celebrating the new novel by author-actress Charmaine Craig: the semi-autobiographical epic Miss Burma. Pulitzer Finalist Laila Lalami calls the book “a sweeping novel of Burma and its complicated history, told from the perspective of people whose voices have been systematically erased from the official record.” Charmaine will talk with Maaza Mengiste, whose novel Beneath the Lion’s Gaze tells the last days of Ethiopian ruler Haile Selassie and the 1970s Ethiopian Civil War. If you loved Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko or Chaitali Sen’s The Pathless Sky, don’t miss this thrilling discussion of late colonial violence, mass revolt, postcolonial malaise, and the personal stories that comprise history from below. This event is co-sponsored by Columbia Center for International History and NYSEAN (New York South East Asian Network)!

RESERVE A SEAT!
$5 SUGGESTED DONATION | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Charmaine Craig’s Miss Burma (Grove Atlantic 2017) tells the story of Myanmar from British colonial rule to the assassination of Aung San and the student protests of 1962. The focal point are two characters loosely based on Craig’s grandparents: Benny and Khin, a member of the persecuted Karen minority, who both go into hiding during the Japanese occupation during World War II―a journey that will have historical ramifications. The novel follows Aung San’s ascension and assassination and the country’s subsequent civil war, a brutal conflict through which the state viciously targeted the Karen minority. Miss Burma also follows Benny and Khin’s eldest child, Louisa, who becomes the country’s first beauty queen but must reckon with her family’s past, the West’s ongoing covert dealings in her country, and her own loyalty to the Karen cause. A rich, subtextually layered novel that’s stylistically reminiscent of Sara Suleri’s Meatless Days and John Berger’s G, Miss Burma is―in the words of Aminatta Forna―a book that explores “how we are all actors in our histories and the histories of our nations.” A professor at UC Riverside, Charmaine Craig wrote the novel The Good Men (Riverhead), a national bestseller translated into six languages. She previously worked as an actor in film and television.

Addis Ababa-born Maaza Mengiste’s debut novel Beneath the Lion’s Gaze (Norton 2011) narrates the Ethiopian civil war through dual characters: Emperor Haile Selassie, depicted in his last days before revolution, and Hailu, a respected doctor who must protect his family from violence and is also asked by the regime to treat a tortured political prisoner. Named one of the 10 best contemporary African books by The Guardian, the novel led the New York Times to state that “Mengiste joins a group of other young Africans writing in English whose subject is the continent’s postcolonial civil wars. They are unafraid of depicting the vicious violence Frantz Fanon’s ‘wretched of the earth’ are capable of and showing how Fanon’s colonially oppressed grew into master oppressors themselves.” A contributor to the New Yorker and Granta and named a new literary idol by New York magazine, Mengiste served as a writer for the social-activist documentary film GIRL RISING, which features the voices of actors such as Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, and Cate Blanchett.