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Final supporters
Date: October 31 2017
To: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
The Prime Minister Office
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
From: Ethiopian Government Sponsored Students
India
Subject; Stipend Fee Modification
Dear H. E, Prime Minister:
We, the undersigned Ethiopian government sponsored students pursuing Ph.D. & MTech. /MSc. in different Indian institutes, would like to request your office to act and give the necessary order for the concerned body to address the following problems we are facing as soon as possible.
- Inadequate monthly stipend
- Insufficient research grant
- Air ticket for vacation
As it is known, MOE is offering us a stipend of 350$/month for food, accommodation and other academic and living expenses. This fee decreed before 6 years ago. But, nowadays because of high living costs and devalue the dollar in Indian currency, this payment would not cover all the necessary needs. Even as compared to the host country Ph.D. students who have been paid about 30,000 Indian rupees ($504/month), ours is shoddier. Furthermore, others Ethiopian institutes who are sponsoring their students in India institutes are paying better than us.
The research grant stipend (504$/year) was intended to cover the following services expense.
- Experimental facilities like software, chemicals, data collection and reference books
- Short term training, conferences and journal publication
However, currently, these services would not be managed by this stipend.
The other problem we are badly encountering is air ticket for a vacation. Specially, Ph.D. students spend a minimum of four years to finalise their work. Visiting a family at least once in two years during vacation is necessary. Besides, ICCR students support money is not balanced with MOE sponsored students. Therefore, it is reasonable to balance it with the MOE sponsored students.
Noting that all these problems were investigated by the Ethiopian Government committee who was organized by Ministry of Education and including the Ambassador. On their discussion with students, they agreed to solve these problems as soon as possible. But, up-to-date we have not got any solution.
Finally, we want to notify that the payment delayed by a month, which was supposed to be credited to our account on 1st Oct. 2017 and even now many students are still not received. As a result, we suffered a lot. So, we would like to strictly emphasize such problems should not happen on the future payments.
Therefore, we are kindly requesting your office to solve these problems transparently and thoroughly, and also give the immediate order to the concerned body.
We look forward to hearing back from you. Thanking you and your office for the kind consideration and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Ethiopian Government Sponsored Students in India
CC//
Ministry of Education
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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I HAVE BEEN SPENDING EVERY WAKING HOUR CONTACTING OFFICIALS TO ENSURE THEY UNDERSTAND OUR STRUGGLE!! THE SILENCE FROM THE OTHER SIDE IS LOUD BUT WE ARE NOT BACKING DOWN ON THIS FIGHT!! READ THE STORIES FROM OUR FELLOW STUDENTS BECAUSE THEY ARE HEARTBREAKING AND PROVE WHY WE MUST WIN THIS!!
November 1, 2017
I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE ENERGY BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT!! THIS MOMENTUM IS COMPLETELY UNSTOPPABLE AND IT PROVES THAT OUR STRUGGLE IS FINALLY BEING SEEN BY THE WORLD!!
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We are severely suffering and putting bad image to our country by having nothing and unable to survive in foreign land. So I really wish the very soon solution for all of as. Being female and suffering with worth things imagine.....
It is too late due to this reason we are suffering more, again $350 is too little to live, again to perform different types of acedamic issue. Again only Ethiopians from Africa those who are getting least stipend.
Immediate release of delayed stipend fee and amendment as promised before is a must for better development of these teachers. It enhances their sense of commitment and dedication for academic excellence and professional service of our country. Thanks.
Dear PM of of Ethiopia , make decision on our payment soon ,add 100 dollar compensation the delay too. 350 per month for phd is too small for research and living.
We are here to learn & get updated on new knowledge that can serve us to educate our students. The condition we are in is realy frustrating & deadly. How mind can be ready without getting the basic things to sustain in life? It is all about survival!
Absolutely.
It is a serious issue, we need the amendment ASAP.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Date: October 31 2017
To: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
The Prime Minister Office
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
From: Ethiopian Government Sponsored Students
India
Subject; Stipend Fee Modification
Dear H. E, Prime Minister:
We, the undersigned Ethiopian government sponsored students pursuing Ph.D. & MTech. /MSc. in different Indian institutes, would like to request your office to act and give the necessary order for the concerned body to address the following problems we are facing as soon as possible.
- Inadequate monthly stipend
- Insufficient research grant
- Air ticket for vacation
As it is known, MOE is offering us a stipend of 350$/month for food, accommodation and other academic and living expenses. This fee decreed before 6 years ago. But, nowadays because of high living costs and devalue the dollar in Indian currency, this payment would not cover all the necessary needs. Even as compared to the host country Ph.D. students who have been paid about 30,000 Indian rupees ($504/month), ours is shoddier. Furthermore, others Ethiopian institutes who are sponsoring their students in India institutes are paying better than us.
The research grant stipend (504$/year) was intended to cover the following services expense.
- Experimental facilities like software, chemicals, data collection and reference books
- Short term training, conferences and journal publication
However, currently, these services would not be managed by this stipend.
The other problem we are badly encountering is air ticket for a vacation. Specially, Ph.D. students spend a minimum of four years to finalise their work. Visiting a family at least once in two years during vacation is necessary. Besides, ICCR students support money is not balanced with MOE sponsored students. Therefore, it is reasonable to balance it with the MOE sponsored students.
Noting that all these problems were investigated by the Ethiopian Government committee who was organized by Ministry of Education and including the Ambassador. On their discussion with students, they agreed to solve these problems as soon as possible. But, up-to-date we have not got any solution.
Finally, we want to notify that the payment delayed by a month, which was supposed to be credited to our account on 1st Oct. 2017 and even now many students are still not received. As a result, we suffered a lot. So, we would like to strictly emphasize such problems should not happen on the future payments.
Therefore, we are kindly requesting your office to solve these problems transparently and thoroughly, and also give the immediate order to the concerned body.
We look forward to hearing back from you. Thanking you and your office for the kind consideration and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Ethiopian Government Sponsored Students in India
CC//
Ministry of Education
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Updates
November 1, 2017
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING EVERY WAKING HOUR CONTACTING OFFICIALS TO ENSURE THEY UNDERSTAND OUR STRUGGLE!! THE SILENCE FROM THE OTHER SIDE IS LOUD BUT WE ARE NOT BACKING DOWN ON THIS FIGHT!! READ THE STORIES FROM OUR FELLOW STUDENTS BECAUSE THEY ARE HEARTBREAKING AND PROVE WHY WE MUST WIN THIS!!
November 1, 2017
I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE ENERGY BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT!! THIS MOMENTUM IS COMPLETELY UNSTOPPABLE AND IT PROVES THAT OUR STRUGGLE IS FINALLY BEING SEEN BY THE WORLD!!
44 Comments
we are living and learning in india under a very harsh enviromet and with low(doesn't consider the living standered of india) pocket money and very low reaserch fund.
We are severely suffering and putting bad image to our country by having nothing and unable to survive in foreign land. So I really wish the very soon solution for all of as. Being female and suffering with worth things imagine.....
It is too late due to this reason we are suffering more, again $350 is too little to live, again to perform different types of acedamic issue. Again only Ethiopians from Africa those who are getting least stipend.
Immediate release of delayed stipend fee and amendment as promised before is a must for better development of these teachers. It enhances their sense of commitment and dedication for academic excellence and professional service of our country. Thanks.
Dear PM of of Ethiopia , make decision on our payment soon ,add 100 dollar compensation the delay too. 350 per month for phd is too small for research and living.
We are here to learn & get updated on new knowledge that can serve us to educate our students. The condition we are in is realy frustrating & deadly. How mind can be ready without getting the basic things to sustain in life? It is all about survival!
Absolutely.
It is a serious issue, we need the amendment ASAP.
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we are living and learning in india under a very harsh enviromet and with low(doesn't consider the living standered of india) pocket money and very low reaserch fund.