Getachew Engida

Professor & co-President of China-African Leadership Development Institute (CALDI) @Tsinghua_uni & fmr DDG UNESCO (2010-18), Board Chair: CIFOR-ICRAF (2022)

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

Empower Her Future – Support Ibba Girls’ School – Big Give https://t.co/X672494Sag A worthwhile cause in need of support @TeddyChewy

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

J O'Brien meets Zeinab Badawi | LBC https://t.co/hSxdL6DqAq via @YouTube
@TheZeinabBadawi is enlightening us about African History. Pls read her book & watch the BBC Series UNESCO’s History of Africa! @AAzoulay I am glad I made modest contribution to this project! @HailuMahlet

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

J O'Brien meets Zeinab Badawi | LBC https://t.co/hSxdL6DqAq via @YouTube
@TheZeinabBadawi is enlightening us about African History. Pls read her book & watch the BBC Series UNESCO’s History of Africa! @AAzoulay I am glad I made modest contribution to this project! @HailuMahlet

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

Look forward to participating in this important event on Higher Education https://t.co/h1U9v9bfhR

[Tsinghua University @Tsinghua_Uni]

"Today, the multilateral system is under stress. Unilateral actions are on the rise and potentially with devastating consequences,” says @GEngida56. He emphasized the need for #dialogue across and within societies, generations, and cultures. #TsinghuaFocus

[Carlos Lopes @LopesInsights]

And the winner is...AFRICA GROUP.
Remarkable demonstration of agency, getting the entire Global South supporting a resolution transferring to the UN the centrality of the tax debate; first requested in Addis Ababa in 2016. OECD countries loses big.

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

African solutions to African problems – Africa -China Review https://t.co/1STJBDNwwz

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

The need for dialogue has never been so important, that is, dialogue for mutual learning, Getachew Engida, former UNESCO deputy director-general and co-president of the China-Africa Leadership Development Institute at Tsinghua University, said at the Global Strategic Dialogue Conference.

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

Experts' takes on Global Strategic Dialogue - https://t.co/D6w6wPxT4X https://t.co/ebE73Ets7f

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

Experts' takes on Global Strategic Dialogue - https://t.co/D6w6wPxT4X https://t.co/ebE73Ets7f

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

Future Thinking: Getachew Engida on Digital Divides - Internet Society https://t.co/Yk0fhp492E

[lawrence freeman @lfreemansafrica]

This is pure British colonial disinformation. #Ethiopia never signed a treaty with #Sudan & #Egypt regarding Nile, GoE did extend filling period, AND #GERD IS NOW FILLED with no disruption. Why Ethiopia’s $5 Billion Dam Has Riled Its Neighbors Egypt, Sudan https://t.co/OG1Qq5cMbv

[Rising Ethiopia @RisingEthiopia]

Abune Petros, Ethiopian bishop,  martyred on 29th July 1936 by the Fascists for his resistance to the Italian invasion in Ethiopia.

His last words:

"May the Ethiopian earth never accept the invading army’s rule"

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

Join us in a call to action! @VictoriaKwakwa passionately speaks on the urgent need to invest in African youth. Their education, health, skills, & job prospects deserve our attention. Together, let's make a difference at the Human Capital Summit. Let’s #InvestInPeople NOW!

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

The Church of Saint George, an awe-inspiring masterpiece carved from a single rock, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and devotion of ancient artisans. This extraordinary marvel was crafted sometime around the early 13th century and can be found in the historical region of Lalibela, Ethiopia. Often hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this remarkable structure has captivated the imagination of travelers, historians, and architects for centuries.

Lalibela, a town nestled high in the Ethiopian mountains, was once the capital of the Zagwe dynasty. It was during the reign of King Lalibela in the 12th and 13th centuries that the construction of these extraordinary rock-hewn churches began. Legend has it that King Lalibela was divinely inspired to create these holy places to establish a New Jerusalem, as pilgrimages to the Holy Land became increasingly hazardous due to conflict.

The Church of Saint George, also known as Bete Giyorgis, is perhaps the most iconic and well-known among the eleven rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. It is said to represent a symbolic link between the earthly world and the divine, shaped in the form of a cruciform, with its roof at ground level. The design of the church itself is a marvel, with intricate carvings, columns, and arches, all hewn out of the solid bedrock of the region.

Approaching the church, visitors are met with a thirty-three-foot-deep trench surrounding the structure. The trench symbolizes the earthly world, and as one descends into it and enters the church through a narrow passageway, it represents the journey from the mundane to the sacred. Stepping inside the church, a profound sense of reverence and spirituality pervades the atmosphere, captivating both pilgrims and tourists alike.

The interior of Bete Giyorgis is no less impressive than its exterior. Stalactites hang from the ceilings, resembling holy tears frozen in time. The walls are adorned with religious motifs, biblical scenes, and intricate patterns, depicting stories from the Bible and Ethiopian religious history. The architects and craftsmen of the time achieved these stunning designs using only simple tools, hammers, and chisels, demonstrating an astonishing level of skill and precision.

Over the centuries, the Church of Saint George has been a place of pilgrimage and devotion for Ethiopian Christians. The annual celebration of Saint George's feast day draws thousands of faithful from far and wide, adding to the spiritual significance and historical heritage of this sacred site.

In recognition of its unparalleled architectural and religious importance, the Church of Saint George was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. It is not only an emblem of Ethiopia's rich history and cultural heritage but also a testament to the human spirit's capacity for artistic expression and devotion to the divine.

As the sun sets behind the rugged mountains of Lalibela, casting its golden glow upon the ancient stone, the Church of Saint George stands resolute, a silent witness to centuries of faith and devotion, and a beacon of wonder and reverence for all who have the privilege to behold it.

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

Whether we express it better with emojis or with words, there’s one thing we can all say: NO to racism. ✊🏿✊✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏻

On #WorldEmojiDay and every day, let's build a world free of hate, let's #FightRacism & #StandUp4HumanRights.

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

Congrats ⁦⁦@SahleWorkZewde⁩ 4 a well deserved award, 4 being the voice of the voiceless, particularly girls & women. Proud to have U as a sister! Keep going! Ethiopia & z world is the better 4 it! ⁦⁦@DemekeHasen⁩ ⁦⁦@AminaJMohammed⁩ https://t.co/0E2oYERZTp

[Getachew Engida @GEngida56]

Is Umuganda* the solution to plastic waste? — This young environmental lawyer points ways to tackle the deadliest problem of our times! ⁦@HannahGetachew⁩ ⁦@elianeubalijoro⁩ ⁦@AminaJMohammed⁩ ⁦@andersen_inger⁩ ⁦@SahleWorkZewde⁩ https://t.co/tyy2IdIBcs

[Erik Solheim @ErikSolheim]

China went from 80% extreme poverty in 1980 to NO extreme poverty 40 yrs later 👇🇨🇳

It is the most succesful economic development in history !

We should take joy in China’s accomplishments. Not fear from it👏

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

“World Heritage belongs to all of us.”- @elounasso

From the ancient ruins of Zimbabwe to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, #AfricanHeritage sites hold invaluable significance. Their preservation is vital.

Happy African World Heritage Day!

https://t.co/z9F1guwG1J #Africa