Since late January: Paris → Berlin → Addis → Mekelle → Paris → Berlin → Paris (again) → Nairobi.
Now when I’m deep in work or half-asleep, I can’t remember what country, or even what continent I’m on.
Is this travel brain?

Home isn’t just a place, it’s the stories we carry.
I wrote a children's book during a time of war, holding onto memory and hope when the world felt like it was falling apart.
Mimi’s Day at Nana’s is a love letter to the home that raised me.
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The war on Tigray shattered our community. This was my first time back since, and the fragility of our existence, of these moments, weighs heavily on my heart.

Read on Zanta:
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Spaces of solace matter. Audre Lorde found it on Berlin’s lakes; James Baldwin in post-war Paris. For me, Berlin adds years to my life too.
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"Rest, then, is radical. It defies the relentless demand for productivity and recognizes the value of invisible labor. Rest preserves those who preserve the world."

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"‘Berlin added years to her life.’ Audre Lorde’s time here wasn’t just about activism—it was personal, restorative. This city holds that same power for me.

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Very excited for this new journey, Won't you come along?
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An old article from my Addis Fortune columnist days. Writing about survival, shame, and the need for change. The weight of these truths remains heavy.

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"Sometimes the revolution is waking up with your ancestors’ blood coursing through your veins."
I poured my heart into The Ancient on Your Tongue, a story about love, identity, and survival in a fractured world.
I’d love for you to read it: www.africanwriter.com/hanna-haile-...

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Hi, I’m Hanna - a storyteller, African feminist, and community organizer. With unwavering faith in the power of individuals to create change, I’ve dedicated my life to people-centered initiatives, from building platforms in Addis and Berlin to blockchain projects. Say Hi back, lets connect! :)