Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesWhat if the ‘aid’ is not aiding?“Don’t throw away your food, think of all the poor kids in Africa that could use it”10 min read·May 1, 2021----
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesWhat if the ‘aid’ is not aiding?“Don’t throw away your food, think of all the poor kids in Africa that could use it”9 min read·Apr 23, 2021--5--5
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesAncillary #9It’s interesting that the whole issue of aid dependency can not be separated and looked at as solely an Ehtiopian issue because, despite…2 min read·Apr 6, 2021----
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesinThe Ends of GlobalizationWhat if the ‘aid’ is not aiding?“Don’t throw away your food, think of all the poor kids in Africa that could use it”5 min read·Apr 2, 2021--5--5
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesinThe Ends of Globalization‘Aid?’Ethiopia has been facing many persistent problems including recurrent droughts, land degradation, and the World Bank reporting that over…2 min read·Mar 22, 2021--1--1
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesinThe Ends of Globalization‘Aid’?“Don’t throw away your food, think of all the poor kids in Africa that could use it”2 min read·Mar 15, 2021----
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesinThe Ends of GlobalizationPizza Hut: A cultural no-go in EthiopiaIt was April of 2018, I was back home in Ethiopia for my spring break, driving past the capital’s CMC neighborhood when I noticed a…6 min read·Mar 2, 2021--3--3
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesinThe Ends of GlobalizationThroughout my childhood, I would laugh while listening to conversations with my elderly family…Therefore, this gained initial popularity for obvious reasons; The hype of being the first fast food chain. Debatably, some could also…2 min read·Feb 17, 2021--1--1
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesinThe Ends of GlobalizationFacing Your Responsibilites.I am Ethiopian. Saying that feels so natural, yet considering my upbringing, I almost feel as though it shouldn’t. Using the logic of…5 min read·Feb 3, 2021--3--3
Mekdi Theodros-GebreyesinThe Ends of GlobalizationTo Belong.I identify most as a national citizen. What this truly means differs from person to person. In my case, an American citizen on paper, I…2 min read·Jan 27, 2021--3--3