The story of Yetnebersh Nigussie is one that combines ability with determination. Despite being visually impaired, she strived to get an education and set out to help people with similar challenges. She was named a joint-winner of the 2017 Right Livelihood Award, also known as Sweden’s alternative Nobel Prize. Niguisse was among the first three visually impaired persons to study law at Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa university. She recalls having to transcribe audio recording of her lectures into Braille throughout her 5-year study.

Source: Ethiopian News December 26, 2017 09:45 UTC