# Addis Memories

> Ethiopia's first digital memory wall — preserving the soul of Addis Ababa, one photo and story at a time.

## About

Addis Memories is a community-driven digital archive that preserves the cultural heritage of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As the city undergoes rapid urban development, neighborhoods like Piassa, Kazanchis, Sarbet, and Kebena are changing forever. This project collects personal histories, photographs, and stories to ensure these memories survive.

The project serves as Ethiopia's first virtual museum of urban memories — a living archive where personal histories become collective heritage.

## Key Features

- **Digital Memory Wall**: Community members share photos and stories from Addis Ababa's neighborhoods
- **Virtual Gallery**: An immersive 3D exhibition space showcasing contributed memories
- **Multilingual**: Available in English and Amharic (አማርኛ)
- **Community Archive**: User-contributed content preserving Ethiopian cultural heritage

## Sections

- [Home](https://addismemories.org/): Main landing page with hero, mission overview
- [About](https://addismemories.org/about): History and mission of Addis Memories
- [Contribute](https://addismemories.org/contribute): How to share your memories (3-step process)
- [Gallery](https://addismemories.org/gallery): Virtual 3D exhibition of contributed memories
- [Contact](https://addismemories.org/contact): Contact form for questions and greetings

## Topics Covered

- Addis Ababa cultural heritage and history
- Ethiopian neighborhood stories (Piassa, Kazanchis, Sarbet, Kebena)
- Urban development and memory preservation
- Community storytelling and digital archiving
- Virtual museum exhibitions
- Ethiopian photography and visual history

## How to Contribute

1. **Remember**: Think of a place, person, or moment that shaped your Addis experience
2. **Upload**: Share your memory and tell the story behind it
3. **Archive**: Your memory becomes part of the first virtual museum of Addis Ababa

## Supported By

Heinrich Böll Stiftung — Horn of Africa

## Contact

Website: https://addismemories.org
Contact form: https://addismemories.org/contact