The Afaan Oromo Immersion Project

The Afaan Oromo Immersion Project (AOIP) is a project intended to give Oromo youth, many of whom were born in refugee camps or within Canada, a chance to return to their country of heritage with the purpose of learning aspects of their Oromo culture and language that they may not otherwise be able to learn in Canada. Under the guidance of the O’z Up Oromo Youth Movement of Toronto, a designated committee will give equal opportunity to Oromos or friends of Oromos between 15-29 years of ages to travel to Oromiya, Africa for a two-three month period. During this period, these two individuals will participate in volunteer works within Oromiya community schools. These persons will help educate Oromiya youth on computer skills, health/HIV awareness, and English classes. In return, these youth will be given the opportunity to learn the Afaan Oromo language and immerse themselves in the Oromo culture. Read More @ www.AfaanOromo.org (click here).