IBBY Ethiopia

11/02/2026

📣 IMPACT TIME! ☺️
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of a project close to our hearts — built through a club-to-club partnership between Rotary Club of Addis Ababa West, Rotary Club of Seattle - Seattle #4, and Rotary Club of the University District, Seattle, USA. Rotary fellowship truly knows no borders. 🌍🤝

📚 Project: Hope for Korah Reading Room
Education and literacy are among Rotary’s key focuis areas — and this reading room is now complete and ready to open its doors.

✨ This space will serve 300+ children every month, giving them:
📖 Access to books
🚪 A pathway to opportunity and a reading program by Rotarians and Rotaractors
🌟 Hope for growing minds

🗓️ Monday, February 16
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 ቆሬ — on the road from Mekenisa to Alert Hospital
📌 location XPJ9+9FF 2, Addis Ababa

Come be part of the moment:
👧🏽👦🏽 Meet the children
📚 Celebrate learning and reading
🤍 Live Service Above Self

We can’t wait to see you there!
Rotary International District 9212 Wairimu Njage

02/01/2026

Meet the Leaders Ready to Lead the Way!🤝🗳

As we embark on our journey toward redistricting, we are proud to present the DRRE candidates for our Charter District (D9216). Both leaders bring a wealth of experience, passion, and a vision to Make It Happen for our new district.

Your Candidates
🔺Natnael Tadelle Bellachew – Rotaract Club of Wodiyamado
🔺Victor Mureti Miriti – Rotaract Club of Youth-Connect Kenya

This is more than an election; it is about choosing the direction of our collective future. Join us to hear their manifestos and cast your vote during the Special District Assembly!

Voting Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 27th December 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Platform: Zoom (ID: 829 0271 8242 | Passcode: YB8Kc3)

Ps: Only clubs in D9216 (IF) who their delegates were confirmed will be allowed to vote. Everyone is welcome to attend.

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Looking for a good cause to support? You can help us reach a $5,000 end of year matching donation! All proceeds support our literacy projects. Thanks for your support! https://www.facebook.com/donate/1288474886371709/

02/01/2026

One of our titles, Beautiful Dreams, written by OHBD Co-founder Mother/Daughter team Ellenore and Leyla Angelidis and featuring the spectacular artwork of Nahosenay Negussie, has been nominated for inclusion on the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) 2026 Honour List of outstanding books for young people globally! We are honored and grateful for this recognition. Read more on the blog: https://openheartsbigdreams.org/little-girls-beautiful-dream-becoming-a-reality/