There is money to be made in education
here in Ethiopia.
A few years back an American woman, Miss
X married a local Addis guy and set up X Academy.Charges were high and
discipline based on military precision. PTA is compulsory and kids regularly
beaten – with slaps, pinches (very popular apparently), rulers and sticks. You
know the law as you sign up. For many, it is a huge attraction. Ms X then set
up a “charity” requesting “donations” for a variety of school and teaching
resources for “poor Ethiopian children”.
Everyone feels sorry for beautiful young
Ethiopians, and donations rolled in over a variety of continents. The “plea”
touched the “souls” of a small American Christian community who not only collected
a variety of sports and playground equipment decided they would give Ms X a
surprise and hand deliver the goodies.
Imagine their surprise at seeing the
“poor Ethiopian” kids turning up in SUVs and Mercedes with designer school bags and
a swanky uniform.
You may not be surprised to hear Boss
has a charity in which she “raises” funds for “scholarships”. Ginger Warrior
was “amazed” to see that part of the “mission” included the words “help little
puppies”. Draw your own conclusions.
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