Summer break is underway at SOS Children's Villages
Source: www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk Summer break at SOS Children’s Villages is jam-packed with fun activities for children of all ages. It is a time where children can discover new talents, socialise and be active. We plan a range of summer activities from field trips to art lessons. With July just around the corner, many SOS schools are starting to close for the summer. We take a look at how two Villages in Ethiopia – Makalle and Hawassa – are keeping busy this summer. Cultural learning in Makalle, Ethiopia Ethiopia is filled with many historical landmarks and natural wonders. At the Makalle Village (spelled Mek'ele in the local language), children 14 years and over have the chance to visit historical sites on their summer break. One ancient city they visit is Axum and its royal tomb. SOS children singing and dancing at the Ashanda festival Children of all ages visit numerous museums such as the Hawelti Museum, where the children learn about the ro