Bethlehem Named One of The Top 10 Young African Leaders Transforming Their Communities

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is the founder and CEO of SoleRebels; a footwear company that is the world’s first Fairtrade Certified footwear by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). Read more  

Cuidar a hijos de empleadas para no perderlas: la apuesta de una mujer etíope

A Bethlehem Alemu, más que poner en marcha su negocio, lo que le costó fue convencer a sus trabajadoras para que no renunciasen por tener que cuidar de sus hijos. "Si pierdo a una mujer, pierdo mi inversión", destaca. Read more

How SoleRebels built a supply chain in Ethiopia

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu wants her supply chain to be as short, in-house and Ethiopian as possible. She has applied this principle unswervingly since she founded footwear manufacturer SoleRebels in Addis Ababa in 2004. The operation now has 18 global standalone outlets and reaches 55 countries. Read more

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu Named #2 on the Top 10 Women In Africa’s Manufacturing Industry

In 2004 35-year-old Bethlehem Tilahum Alemu pushed by the desire to create jobs to the impoverished people in her village created SoleRebels Limited, from a capital of $10,000. Read More  

FORBES spotlights soleRebels and Bethlehem

soleRebels are shoes with a dedication to their roots – Zenabwork, Ethiopia. Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu founded the company in 2004 realizing the potential to tap into “indigenous eco-sensible craft heritages and artisan talents” to create a product the world would love. Tihahun Alemu was awarded Social Entrepreneur of the Year by...

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu's sustainable shoes are lifting up her Addis Ababa community

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu's soleRebels shoes are more than a fashionable addition to your wardrobe. They're a vote of confidence in a kinder kind of company. Read more

Could Ethiopia Be The Key To Understanding The Future Of Business In Africa?

Ethiopian entrepreneur and AS+A speaker Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder of eco-friendly shoe brand soleRebels and creator of Republic of Leather, is a beacon of fearless African entrepreneurship and Ethiopia’s growing presence in the international business landscape. Read more

FORBES Magazine: Bringing Ethiopian Entrepreneurship To The World

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is a tireless foot soldier taking Ethiopian entrepreneurship to the world. Read more

SALT Magazine: The World's 100 Most Inspiring Women

Thrilled to be included on Salt Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Inspiring Women alongside Aung Sang Suu Kyi, Angelina Jolie, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie , Elizabeth Warren , Amal Clooney, Malala Yousafzai , MARISSA MAYER , Arundhati Roy, Naiomi Klein , Pussy Riot, Germaine Greer, Jane Goodall, Naomi Wolf and...