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December Workshop: ‘How Can Heritage Be A Driving Force For Peace’?

12/19/2022

 

Heritage Watch Association (HWA) and the Institute of Ethiopian Studies (IES), with the partnership of Fundación Santa María la Real (FSMLR), the support of the Embassy of Spain and Spanish Development Corporation, organized a workshop & working session entitled "HeritGate, Connecting Worlds II, Heritage for Peace".

From December 13-15, the program focused on the potential of heritage as an engine of regeneration in urban and rural environments and the existence of this potential in the oral tradition for heritage transmission in Ethiopia. Participants included participation of student delegations from four high schools in Addis Ababa, joined by heritage experts from the Ethnographic Museum, National Museum, Addis Ababa Museum, the National Archives as well as experts from IES and the Social Science Department of Addis Ababa University.

The program covered the following themes:
  • What is Heritage? Do you have family traditions your family tree, remembrance of your ancestors? Are there any objects that have been handed down from forefathers and foremothers?
  • How to structure a permanent ‘hub’ for an oral history repository

Going forward, the National Museum, Addis Ababa and the Ethnographic Museum will work together to establish a children’s oral history space in their respective institutions.

Heritage Watch, Addis Ababa Cultural Tourism Bureau, Santa Maria La Real, with the continued sponsorship of The Spanish Development corporation, will facilitate this plan to create a permanent hub.

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HW is hiring! Join our heritage clubs project

4/14/2021

 
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​Heritage Watch Association is looking for a bi-lingual educational consultant to join our team. We are a non-profit Ethiopian organization registered under the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charities and Societies Agency. This position is a temporary, part time for the duration of the project (1 year). We are an equal opportunity employer. 
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Project title: Heritage Education in Ethiopia: A Pilot Project (2021 – 2022)
Position title: Part-Time Education Consultant
Project summary: There is a growing trend among Ethiopian youth to connect with their cultural heritage. Unfortunately, the current educational system does not embrace indigenous knowledge as part of its central pedagogy. Students lack deep exposure to heritage as a foundational and valuable part of their educational experience. Heritage Watch Ethiopia (HWA) seeks to support schools to develop ‘heritage clubs’ within the existing education environment, with the possibility of extending to entrepreneurship and other employment for the targeted beneficiary which is the youth, the largest and most unemployed population in Ethiopia
Job description and position qualifications  

​The consultant will be the public face of the project and will interface with the public. (S)he will closely participate in project development meetings and propose improvements as well as collect data. (S)he will evaluate potential problems and provide written reports as well as propose solutions. (S)he will oversee and give support to all aspect of the project.
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The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Education, and other expert institutions, school administration and faculty in the planning of clubs, creating work sessions with experts and schools. (S)he will make decisions regarding the heritage tool kit development. Together with the faculty advisors, (S)he will approve club activities. (S)he will be fluent in Amharic and English and will give frequent written reports of progress to the Project Director. (S)he will give general and specific support backing all international and national stakeholders following the directives from HWA. (S)he works closely with the project coordinator to provide all resources are available in a timely manner and communicate any problems in an efficient manner. The consultant will be responsible for the written comprehensive report of the project at commencement of the project. The education consultant is not required to be an official member of Heritage Watch Association; however, we will welcome and encourage members to apply. For membership information please go to  Get Involved.

Responsibilities & Duties
  • Create a plan to meeting strategic plan and project objectives and disseminate to experts in the field as well as School administrators, advisors, teachers, parents and students. with the company executives and high-level managers
  • Prepare a written progress report and communicate to all stakeholders.
  • Coordinate resources and organize the research activities to create the Ethiopian tool kit for usage as heritage clubs in Addis Ababa.
  • Facilitate all stakeholders to buy in this produce.
  • Prepare marketing and advertising materials to expand the heritage clubs in schools’ program
  • Uphold Heritage Watch brand of the highest ethical standard and follow all guidelines and policies. 

Required Skills
  •  5 + years' experience in education field with combined administrative and teaching experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or social sciences.
  • Proficient in communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with digital marketing initiatives, including social media
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent research skills
  • Ability to lead teams and inspire other staff members to think creatively
  • Good communications skills including proficient (oral and written) in Amharic and English.
  • A team player, well organized, multi-tasker and requires minimal supervision

HeritGate, Connecting Worlds: A Virtual Roundtable Event

12/4/2020

 
This webinar is a project that is made possible by the cooperation for sharing knowledge and acquiring new skills around cultural heritage in Ethiopia. This three part program includes a roundtable, and two workshops scheduled December 4, 10, 14, 2020. 
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HW recieves TAP INTO award to create the first virtual tour of Addis Ababa

11/23/2020

 
We are excited to announce our most recent funding form TAP INTO. 

HW connections in Bath, United Kingdom

10/5/2020

 
Connections with Fairfield house, Bath UK following an article entitled 'Reflections of the Exile Years (1936 - 1941) written by Esther Sellassie Antohin, founder and executive director of Heritage Watch Association, Ethiopia. Read more here (jump to page 5).

Heritage Watch, the Newest Member of INTO Africa

3/2/2020

 
Coming away energised by the rich conversations and optimism that filled our days in Nairobi at the first #INTOAfrica regional meeting on February 28 - 29, 2020. Here, we can see the huge potential for cross-continent collaboration for African #heritage with representation from Zanzibar, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya all the way to the Seychelles!
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Heritage Watch in Nekemet, Eastern Wollega

1/16/2020

 
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Seated, the mayor of Nekemet and standing Professor Tessema Ta'a, addressing the audience during the introduction of the project proposal.
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Ato Girma Kebede, head of Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau and Hailu Zeleke, former head of conservation at ARCCH.
​Two civil society, non-profit, non-political organizations; Heritage Watch Association, Oromia Hotel and Tourism Professional Association have joint together to implement the ‘Moti Kumsa Moroda Palace Valorization Project!

This project will bring together government entities that are by law custodians of this regional/national heritage site. Unfortunately the palace most recently had been used as a prison and is in a deplorable condition.

This event was planned for the purpose of having a public discussion regarding the project. Therefore, the two organizations with the financial and technical support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the office of the president of Oromia region, authority for research and conservation of cultural heritage, Oromia region culture and tourism Bureau participated in a public gathering in the city of Nekemte during a one day forum, on Wednesday March 4th 2020.
This event was made possible by the sponsorship and great diligence of the Eastern Wollega Oromia zone Administration, the city Mayor’s office, Wollega University, Aba Geda, Nekemte Culture and Tourism Bureau and the residents of Nekemte at large.

The forum included a group tour of the Moti Kumsa Moroda Palace. Unfortunately the palace most recently had been used as a prison and is in a deplorable condition. The recent good news is that the authorities have removed the prisoners and the palace is free for the time being.

​The immediate and concerted effort for the rehabilitation of this site is one of the biggest agenda for heritage Watch! This treasure deserves our attention and we will make a national as well as international appeal for all your involvement. Stay tuned!

The Spanish Embassy hosts the launch of HW Maps

12/10/2019

 
PictureL-R Esther Sellassie Antohin, founder of Heritage watch, Mr. Jonáš Vnouček, Head of Development Cooperation of the Embassy of the Czech Republic and H.E. Mr. Borja Montesino, Ambassador of Spain
Maps of Heritage buildings of Addis Ababa’ were launched on Monday, December 9th at the Embassy of Spain, Addis Ababa. This was a celebratory event and could not have been possible without the generous support from H.E. Mr. Borja Montesino, Ambassador of Spain Mr. & Mrs. Clause and Karin Steiner, Hilton Hotel W/ro Lensa Mekonnen, Land Bank Development Corporation.

This celebration marked our first completed project funded by Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The work involved 28 architect students that conducted the surveys and 4 students from the social sciences that conducted the historical research of the buildings.

The maps were beautifully produced by HW Member and urban planner, Bethlehem Gebre Medhin, and her team members, Eden Dereje and Simret Arega. Thank you all members of Heritage Watch as well as affiliates who were part of this project. A special thanks to: Selome Shawel a sterling ally, working behind the scene, as well as taking care of things with remarkable care, and attention to details! Solomon Kifle, for his amazing dedication, creativity and hard work. Karen Kindel who not only has great ideas but makes them happen with flying colors!

Also to all Heritage Watch Members for believing in the dream and for your continued contribution to make it happen! I look forward to 2020, to meet new challenges together!!!
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Esther Director, Heritage Watch Association.

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