Ethiopia is considered the cradle of humanity, it is the country of origin of coffee and is rich in culture and children. In its capital, Addis Ababa, the first subway in Africa south of the Sahara runs, skyscrapers are shooting into the sky and new railway lines run through the vast country. But the growth is not reaching the majority of the population and millions of people would still starve if they did not receive food aid. On this page we show facets of this contradictory and fascinating country in the Horn of Africa.