The Dark Side of Online Fundraising in EthiopiaCEFR A1
12 Nov 2025
Adapted from Endalkachew Chala, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Gift Habeshaw, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- A man named Tamru is in a TikTok video.
- He talks about his illness and struggles.
- Another man gives him cash in the video.
- People donated money to help Tamru buy a taxi.
- He hopes to get back to work.
- But, he received many strange requests for money after that.
Difficult words
- man — an adult male person.
- talk — to speak to someone.talks
- illness — a disease or sick condition.
- struggle — to try hard to do something difficult.struggles
- donate — to give something to help others.donated
- hope — to want something to happen.hopes
- request — to ask for something.requests
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think people wanted to help Tamru?
- How would you feel if you received strange requests for money?
- What do you think Tamru should do next?
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