My friend Michael Hands works in Addis for UN Mine Action. He has posted the following :
"My blood is boiling right now! For almost 2 years this young woman has lived in a cardboard box in Addis. She has inspired me as she has always given smiles and never asked for anything in return . She even looks after the local stray dogs. I was always impressed how house proud she was always cleaning and singing. Today I walked past to her some things I did not need, some cash and a Christmas card. But her house has been ripped down, she had obviously been beaten and was under a few pieces of her old home. I know it's wrong of me to post this desperate picture of her but I am going to set up a fund for her. So if anyone wants to help please donate. Mery Christmas and Good Will to all men and Women.
"My blood is boiling right now! For almost 2 years this young woman has lived in a cardboard box in Addis. She has inspired me as she has always given smiles and never asked for anything in return . She even looks after the local stray dogs. I was always impressed how house proud she was always cleaning and singing. Today I walked past to her some things I did not need, some cash and a Christmas card. But her house has been ripped down, she had obviously been beaten and was under a few pieces of her old home. I know it's wrong of me to post this desperate picture of her but I am going to set up a fund for her. So if anyone wants to help please donate. Mery Christmas and Good Will to all men and Women.
Organizer
Tom Sidebottom
Organizer
Winnipeg, MB