Many of us departed Ethiopia seeking better opportunities and freedoms denied to us at home. Those remaining in Ethiopia look to us in the diaspora with longing and expectation. For too long, ethnicity has been intentionally weaponized for political gain in Ethiopia, creating an atmosphere of distrust and resentment. The inspirations for a better Ethiopia are all around, waiting to be sculpted into reality with engaged civic participation. But we can and must lend our voices, resources, experience and optimism to the grassroots movement already growing within Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News September 17, 2023 17:23 UTC