Episode 4: COVID-19 Impacts on Small Ethiopian Businesses

When people immigrate from Ethiopia, "the land of 13 months of sunshine,” to Seattle, they expect rain while seeking opportunity in the U.S. 

But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the local Ethiopian community struggled to understand how to navigate social services. 

Founded by Selam Misgano, the Tesfa Program is a grassroots initiative created to help Amharic speakers better understand the info and resources available. 

Join us as we listen to community stories on 13 Months of Sunshine.