Melkam Ganna (Merry Christmas) from our transition home in Ethiopia!

On Tuesday, January 7, the children and staff at America World’s transition homes enjoyed a time of celebration in observance Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas. The children wore their traditional clothing and it was a special day of gifts, singing, dancing and remembering our Savior’s birth!

Christmas tree and coffee ceremony, ready for a day of fun!

Some of the older children enjoying their new bracelets! The children also received gifts of candy and stuffed animals, provided by our ACT missions team.

A special visit from Santa

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