So Many Reasons to Celebrate in Ethiopia

Yesterday, Ethiopia celebrated its New Year. Ethiopians follow a 13-month calendar like that used in many Eastern Orthodox churches, trailing…

Easter in Ethiopia

Last Sunday, April 16th, Ethiopians celebrated Easter, or “Fasika,” the word for Easter in Amharic.  This celebration occurred one week…

Knowing Someone Cares Makes All the Difference

by Kylie Sharp In 2006, my parents adopted me through America World from an orphanage in Guangdong Province, China. I now…

The December 2022 Mission Trip to Ethiopia: An Experience of Authentic Joy

By Christie McMillan “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of…

Our Work Continues in Ethiopia

By Melinda Sallé, Development Project Coordinator In 2018, Ethiopia closed its doors to international adoption. America World did not want…

Young champions spotlight: Making a difference one piece at a time

Today we are featuring one of our “young champions.” A Young champion is exactly what it sounds like: youth on…

Ethiopia Family Empowerment Program

Although America World currently unable to process international adoptions from Ethiopia, the urgent need to protect children remains. Children are…

Ethiopia Annual Reports Due

It’s that time of year again! Ethiopia Annual Report collection is in full swing. A huge thank you to the…

Boom Fireworks! An America World Giving Partnership

An amazing group of supporters and volunteers in the Greenville, SC area celebrated their second year of support through the…

Missions Update: Making a difference when travel isn’t an option

Just like so many others who have had to delay or cancel plans this summer, our missions’ department has felt…