Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA ADOPTION CLOSED TO INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION JANUARY 9, 2018
On January 9, 2018 the Ethiopian government made the decision to ban international adoption from Ethiopia. Unfortunately, this country that is about twice the size of Texas has an estimated 4.3 million orphans. The children are primarily orphaned due to poverty, and live in both government-run and privately established orphanages. The need is great in Ethiopia. There are many children in…
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Requirements At-A-Glance
| Timeline: | 48 - 60 months & increasing |
| Waiting Children Age: | Boys/Girls, 6 months - 12 years |
| Parents Ages: | 30 - 50 |
| Marriage: | 1 yr. at application; 2 yrs. at referral |
| Estimated Expenses: | $30,530 - $40,340 |
Mission Trips in 2019
We have just added another mission trip to our 2019 schedule and we would love to have you join us for an orphan care trip this year! Trips will continue to be added throughout the year, but we currently have openings for trips going to Haiti, Ethiopia, Uganda & India. These trips vary from general orphan care…
He Uses US to Testify: A Missions Story
I woke early this morning before anyone else and started my normal routine. After brewing my first cup of coffee for the day I sat in the dark and began to pray. Some of my first thoughts were drawn to a little boy I remembered from my first trip to Ethiopia over two years ago.…
America World Stocking & Christmas Ornaments Now Available!
Celebrate Christmas…Support Ethiopians We are excited to announce that the 2018 America World Christmas ornament is now available for purchase! In addition to the beautiful ornaments, we are thrilled to offer a large burlap Christmas Stocking this year as well. Both of these gorgeous and festive items were handmade in Ethiopia by women who are…
Ethiopia Referral Announcement!
Exciting news from Ethiopia this week! Another precious child was matched with their forever family.Congratulations to “Sierra” and her adoptive family!#BeAStoryteller for children like "Sierra"awaa.org