FAQ About Our Work in Ethiopia
Here is some information about the work we do in Ethiopia. Why are we involved with Ethiopia? We have two children adopted from Ethiopia. When we adopted them, we committed ourselves to give back as much as possible. This is the birth country of two of our children. It is now our country too. What do we do in Ethiopia? In 2009, Tom visited Ethiopia with others from around theU.S. to visit care centers that served single orphans(one parent deceased),double orphans (both parents deceased and living with family such as siblings or extended family) and children in desperate need. The care centers provide food, counseling, and medical care to these children who face daily challenges such as finding a meal or going to a place where they receive care that they are not receiving at home. These children are not eligible for adoption.Rather, they will stay in Ethiopia, and hopefully break the cycle of poverty so prevalent in the country. Children’s Hopechest...