Language and Culture for Children
Description
Children of Ethiopian descent will receive language and cultural lessons, through formal class room teaching, participation of different sport and cultural events, reading of story books at home with parents and practicing their skills through writing, art such as music and drama etc.
There are more than 80 different languages in Ethiopia with three major languages: Amharic, Oromigna and Tigrigna. Amharic is the national language. The language project will start with the Amharic Language and in the future work will be done to include other Ethiopian Languages accordingly.
Goals
To improve the Amharic language skills of children and their understanding of Ethiopian culture.
Location
Newtown, actual venue to be confirmed.
Activities
- Identifying teaching materials/ tools story books, teachers guide, worksheets and work books
- Registering Children
- Recruit volunteers with teaching experience
- Organise venue
- Organise transportation
- Volunteer teachers will prepare detail plan
Organiser
Degu Geddebo and Messert Gelashet
How to join
Free of charge
Parents please complete registration and consent form as soon as possible
We encourage donation to keep up with additional costs
