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  • Meet Dutch in Ethiopia

  • Get information in our Ethiopia guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Ethiopia

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    We were urgently looking for an English-speaking doctor in Addis Ababa - a fellow expat then gave us a recommendation via InterNations.

InterNations – Connecting Dutch living in Ethiopia

Are you looking for fellow Dutch in Ethiopia? Do you need advice and tips from your Dutch countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Dutch expats to discover attractions like a land full of natural contrasts, with waterfalls and hot springs together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Ethiopia or still residing at home in the Netherlands to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Ethiopia provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Dutch expats in Ethiopia, hailing from all across Netherlands - from Rotterdam, over The Hague to Amsterdam.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet other Dutch at our events in Ethiopia

Attend our monthly events and activities for Dutch expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

You are welcome to join us for the last official event of 2024! Let’s party on the second floor of the Jungle Club in Bole, behind Alem Cinema. Come socialize with the vibrant InterNations community a
Nov 29, 2024, 4:30 PM
66 attendees
Join us for a special evening of drinks, networking, and connection at the beautiful Louvre Grand Hotel & Restaurant! Whether you're a new member eager to meet others or a long-time InterNations frien
Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM
9 attendees
We are happy to invite you to our October expat event at Ben’s cocktail Bar in Bole Rwanda. This is a fantastic opportunity to network and make new friends. Whether you’re new to the city or a long-ti
We are excited to invite you to our special September Expat event to celebrate 17 years of InterNations at Hotspot bar located in Bole off Airport road, (going towards the airport). Let’s come togethe

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    Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

    Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

    Find other Dutch to share your hobbies with

    Receive Information and Tips about Ethiopia from Dutch Expats

    Obviously, embarking on expat life in Ethiopia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Dutch compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Ethiopian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Dutch in Ethiopia, living in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mekele and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofDutch in Addis Ababa.

    So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Dutch food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Dutch InterNations Community:

    • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from the Netherlands in Ethiopia.
    • Receive and share advice in our Ethiopia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for stamppot in Addis Ababa...
    • Browse the InterNations Places database for Ethiopia to find institutions like the nearest Dutch embassy and many others.

    From a land full of natural contrasts, with waterfalls and hot springs to some of Africa's highest mountains and largest caves, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Dutch expats in Ethiopia.

    Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Dutch in Ethiopia

    Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Ethiopia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Ethiopian doro wat, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Addis Ababa's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the largest outdoor market in the world, the stunning beauty of Bale Mountains National Park, and other impressive landmarks across Ethiopia.

    This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from the Netherlands and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Goededag from our Dutch living in Ethiopia!