Welcome to Ethiopians for Ethiopians

Online-Registration Now Open for Fall Term. Progam start date September 24, 2010 through November 26, 2010 Saturday Class: September 25th-November 27th 2010 (For waiting families ONLY) (Scholarships-Available Upon Request) Please contact Ethiopians For Ethiopians @ 651-772-0216 ext 27 with any questions.

Major Mengistu Haile Mariam became the Ethiopian president after overthrowing emperor Haile Sellassie 1 on 12th September 1974. Under the Marxist-Lenin communist regime, Mengistu wanted to change the aristocratic feudal land system which caused the first revolt.

Major Mengistu was later to be infamous world wide for his over a decade and half of red terror.

“Major Mengistu was later to be infamous world wide for his over a decade and half of red terror.

On 23rd November 1974 Major Mengistu executed the emperor’s grandson, two former prime ministers, high emperor’s associates and other sixty prominent prisoners amidst a world wide call for leniency.

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Class Description:

Beginning group time teaches parents and children simple Amharic songs and greetings, Children will be divided into age groups. Children will learn basic Amharic language and culture through games, snacks, interactive "Ethiopian village" classroom, and interactions with Ethiopian teachers/mentors.

Parents will learn basic Amharic language through culture lessons such as cooking, music, coffee ceremony. Parents will have the opportunity to meet and build relationships with Ethiopians. There will be Q&A time.

Questions? Please contact Program Director: Benyame Negusse

ethiopiansforethiopians@eecmn.org