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The Legacy of Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam

Mesfin Woldermariam was born on 23 April 1930 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian. Mesfin received his early education at Teferi Mekonnen School, and was a student of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, receiving ordination as a deacon in 1946. He completed his further education in London in 1951, and won a scholarship to study abroad. He received his BA from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 1955 and his MA and Ph.D. from Clark University in 1977 by dissertation rural vulnerability to famine in Ethiopia. Mesfin was professor of geography at Haile Selassie University (now Addis Ababa University), and for a time was head of the geography department. He was also a senior Fulbright scholar in 1971, 1986 and 1987. He retired in 1991.
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About Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam Memorial Foundation
Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam Memorial Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy and ideals of Professor Mesfin Woldemariam. Through our educational programs, human rights advocacy, and community development initiatives, we empower individuals and communities to create positive social change. Since our establishment in 2020, we have been a beacon of hope and inspiration for those seeking justice and transformation in Ethiopia and beyond.

