CNN Heroes 2011

CNN Heroes 2011 is here! They will be choosing this years winner on December 8:00ET/5:00PT.I love this show. I always admire the candidates as they are doing the work we all desire to do and on a bigger scale. They inspire us to be brave, to follow our visions and show consistency in making a difference.

CNN Heroes has been an inspiration to me starting the Ethiopian Foundation. I secretly dream of the day when I can be nominated for just being on the show. I also envision hosting my own award ceremony as I enjoy the process of nominations and recognition of awards given by "the people" for "exemplary humanitarian efforts". For now, I'll keep my head out of the clouds and keep my hands dirty with Aide Work.

And as usual I have more than one person I want to vote for. If you want to vote for your favorites, you may do so now as voting has commenced.

CNN Heroes 2011-Everyday People Changing The World.

The Ethiopian Foundation Update

We have officially, had our first meeting for The Ethiopian Foundation (TEF) at the most meaningful and historical site, The Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Everyone came with their committed hearts and ideas for raising scholarships for Ethiopian candidates.

Nataniel Fikru, our first candidate, spoke at the meeting. He brought his mother who cheered him on and the members of TEF for her son's consideration as a recipient for our "Text Book Fund". He is a wonderful young man with much plans and hopes for himself and his country, Ethiopia.

The Board Members are a dynamic group of Ethiopians, consisting of two Engineer, two Computer Wizards, a Medical Doctor, a former Member of the UN, a Professor, a Business Owner and myself the Counselor/Therapist. We will be having our first fundraiser in the beginning of December. Stay tuned and thank you for your continued support.

-The Ethiopian Foundation Team