Tigray Solidarity

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The Tigray people of Ethiopia need our prayers, and support at this moment. I will not pretend to be able to understand all of the layers of what is happening in Tigray. I also will not be silent while people die. Having lived in Ethiopia as a farengi (foreigner) made me very aware of just how long, deep, beautiful and traumatic the Habesha (Ethiopian) history is.

For over 100 days now, there has been a crisis in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia. Humanitarian aid and journalists have not been allowed in the region. The government has cut off power, internet, access to banks and in some areas food and water. People are being brutalised. The situation is dire, and innocent people are dying, women and children are bearing the brunt of the atrocities. Black lives matter! Tigray Black lives matter! Habesha Black lives matter!

These are accounts that will provide much more insight, follow them, learn what is happening in Tigray, raise awareness and cry out to God for the Tigray people.

@omnatigray
@standwithtigray
@tigrayyouthnetwork

I had to do something so I painted a picture. I wanted to make something that showed the beauty, endurance and dignity of the Ethiopian people, so I choose to emulate the traditional Ethiopian style art and faces. Please download and print, share with friends and family. Please  raise awareness. Please care about what is happening to the Tigray.

This art will fill a regular sized paper. This is a time where hearts can be heavy and minds can be anxious. Things feel up in the air and not normal.  I am sorry for whatever extra burden you are bearing right now, as an encouragement. Enjoy my downloads, and coloring pages, sometimes being creative takes our minds to a peaceful place for a few moments. Stay safe friends, and raise awareness for the Tigray region of Ethiopia. 

Download the file as many times as you want and share it with whoever you want. It should be absolutely free. You can print it on regular printer paper! I would love to see where my art ends up, so please tag me if you post it or share it with me directly so I can enjoy the beauty too. Please share this with friends and family, we all need a little more bright and beautiful in our lives right now. If you have any problems with it let me know and I will help you as best I can.