Thank You Abera Mola

To those like myself who love walking the streets of Addis Ababa, there is no one that has had a bigger impact on our lives than Abera Mola. He has single handedly changed Addis forever. Before Abera Mola came to town about 10 years ago, you could not walk more than a few yards without having your nostrils assaulted. It seemed like the whole city had a smell to it that no one could really explain. Then little by little, one pile of garbage, one notorious urination spot, one clogged sewer drain at a time Addis Ababa got a fresh new start, thanks to this man and his team of young people. Vacationers who visited Addis now didn't mention any funny smells and the approximate time it takes to get used to it.



The most impressive of the cleaning projects has to be Ras Mekonnen Terrace! It was once a pile of garbage and waste, with a stench that would invade a car through closed windows and vents and then your mind through your skin and pores. Now it is a beautiful little garden cafe and you are free to pass with your car windows wide open, your skin exposed, and taking big yoga style deep breaths.

Thank you Abera Mola!


Update: You can see Abera Mola in this video. He is the tall one with the Kerrar. I hear he was a music teacher in New York for a longtime?