Search Interviews

Atem Da’Hajhock (28) and John Kuai (27) talk with Joan Hecht (57) about their experiences as one of the many young refugees from Sudan called the Lost Boys.

The Red Terror was the Ethiopian version of Stalin’s purges - and Berihu was right in the middle of it.

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Bereket (33) and Aiche (28) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville. Bereket has 10+ years experience in peacebuilding, journalism, and public relations and is Program Advisor with Dexis Consulting Group. Aiche has 3+...

Tinbit and I discussed her time as a University Student in America and how that experience has been for her. We also discussed some of the differences, challenges, and good parts she has faced as a minority student in the...

For this EDF StoryCorps interview, I chose to interview my family’s seratenya, Dabash Worku whom I consider to be an integral member of our family. Prior to this interview, Dabash gave notice that she would cease working with her employer...

A conversation with two fourth-year medical students from St. Paul's Hospital Millenium Medical College (SPHMMC). St. Paul's is a leading public hospital and medical college in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

Here we explore the life journey of Kalkidan Anteneh, an aspiring physican who grew up in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

For this EDF StoryCorps interview, I elected to interview my family’s seratenya, Dabash Worku whom I consider to be an integral member of our family. Prior to this interview, Dabash gave notice that she would cease working with her employer...

Peter Blau (63) interviews his friend, Guthema Roba (44) about writing poetry. Guthema reads several of his original poems and talks about where he gets his inspiration.

John Holland 62 and Cyanna Holland 23 father and daughter

Daniah interviews her mom about emigrating to the United States

In this interview, I talked to my mother on facetime and we discussed her childhood, the evolution of the internet and social media, and how media impacts the country of Ethiopia today.

Dad talks about his life and past experiences.

EDF fellow Meron has a conversation with her daily taxi driver in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

Mentor Andi Hoelzel (38) and her mentee, Weyni Kahsay (18) discuss Weyni's experience in the United States since moving from Ethiopia.

Interview with Tigist Getachew Araya - a co-founder of East Africa Gate (EAGate). EAGate is a boutique foreign Investment and business advisory company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The interview touches on Tigist's upbringing in Ethiopia, study abroad in France,...

[Recorded Friday, April 8, 2022] Aziza (23) and Dave (62) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Aziza is a graduate student at UVA studying urban planning, and Dave is a farmer from Albemarle County. The two bond...

Saron Teklehaimanot (17) talks to Ergib Jaleta (47) about her journey to America after leaving Ethiopia.

Serena interviews her Aunt Lilay who emigrated to the United States from Ethiopia.

I interviewed about how Aregash and her faith, childhood, immigration and family. She has a very interesting life, in my opinion. I love hearing her talk to me