WATER WAGON


WATER WAGON

A street vendor sells ‘bottled’ water from his cart in Mercato, 10 Br per litre. His wagon is stocked with multiple-sized used plastic bottles looking to be repurposed alongside a large filtered water dispenser. An unopened litre of bottled water is currently retailed between 20 to 25 Br in Addis Abeba. There is a need for continuous screening and treatment of water sources to prevent and control waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and cholera.    

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SOLID COTTON

This sculpture, nestled in Shiro Meda, the bustling heart of Addis's traditional clothing scene, stands as a towering tribute to the women who spun cotton by hand for generations. In every curve and contour, the statue echoes the quiet strength of those whose hands transformed humble cotton into vibrant cloth, keeping tradition alive one delicate thread at a time. ...


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TURF POLITICS

In Addis Abeba's Cherkos neighborhood football turf wars, everyone's a player, and a referee, until it's their turn to swap the whistle for cleats. With public recreational spaces in short supply, these pitches are more than just play, they're the capital's unofficial stress therapy clinics durng the rainy season where most young boys are out of school and have time to waste on their hands and not worry about school work for a few months. ...


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CONCRETE JUNGLE

Who needs amusement parks when your daily commute includes dodging puddles, navigating algae swamps, and performing tightrope acts on a concrete moat? This overpass in CMC offers all the thrills, no ticket required. Just bring an umbrella, hiking boots, and maybe a kayak. A lone pedestrian clutches a checkered umbrella like a lifeline while weaving along a narrow strip of semi-dry ground. On either side: stagnant green water, mud, and neglected concrete barriers that seem better suited to a demo...