Short stories from Ethiopia

In March 2003 Young Lives held a short story competition for children in Ethiopia. The theme of the competition was ‘Growing up in Poverty’. Six winners were selected and invited to Addis Ababa to receive their prizes. The prize-giving ceremony was featured on the national news and the stories presented on Ethiopian Children’s Radio.

Here are some of the winning entries:

• Fighting Against Ignorance, by Askale Giday

• Fighting Poverty, by Tigist Challa

• A Working Childhood, by Zenabu Belete

Photo: Short story competition winners at award ceremony in Addis Ababa.

Clockwise from back left: Wudasse Akalewold, 14; Solomon Shifera, 15; Zenebu Belete, 14; Askale Giday, 14; Hayat Ahmed, 15; Tigist Challa, 15