Thirteen RPCV and friends of NORVA convened at Empress Taytu on May 19^th for NORVA’s monthly ethnic dinner. Empress Taytu is an Ethiopian restaurant located on Cleveland’s east side. Upon entering the restaurant, my eyes were struck by the consuming décor—photos of Ethiopia, Ethiopian artwork, partial thatch roofs, etc. Taytu is an oasis of Ethiopian culture.

Try the homemade spicy cottage cheese, “Ayib,” as part of part of the Ambasha appetizer. It is a unique dish. For…

The NORVA Annual Meeting took place on Wednesday, March 11 at Bottlehouse Brewery in Cleveland Heights.  Prior to the meeting, NORVA hosted a nomination party and members mingled with Peace Corps invitees and nominees while enjoying food and drinks.  At the annual meeting, outgoing co-president Miranda Lange presented the 2014-2015 Annual Report, which includes highlights from NORVA's…