Easter in Ethiopia

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

Another April Course for Adoptive Parents: “Mental Health Considerations”

America World is pleased to announce a second course for adoptive parents in April! On Tuesday, April 25th, from 7-8…

Wait Times Decrease for India Adoptions

By Lisa Adams-Reese, India Program Director The India program is pleased to report that the timelines for most families’ adoption…

Upcoming Course for Adoptive Parents: “Trauma-Related Behaviors”

Do you ever wonder how your adopted child’s past could be influencing their current behavior? If so, we have a…

Celebrating Holi in the U.S.

Holi is a Hindu festival celebrating the start of spring. Many people celebrate it worldwide, a national holiday in India….

Fond Memories of Holi in India

by Reena Kurapati I grew up in a small town called Jamshedpur, where Holi was a major festival. Because my…

Adopting a Child with Congenital Heart Defects: One Family’s Story

Over the years, America World has been honored to match children born with congenital heart defects with their forever families….

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…

AWAA Families Reflect on their Holiday Traditions

by Leah Rockey As last week closed out the Lunar New Year with the Lantern Festival, we heard from several…

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…