Below are some of the many resources that have been helpful to us in our adoption journey. Some inspire, others inform, all will make you think!
America World - the adoption agency that we are using
Hope Aid International - focused on through provision of income generating activities, micro-loan programs, education, and social networks in Uganda.
Hope Beyond Borders - Ministry focused on church planting and community developement in Zambia and Romania. Short term mission trip opportunities available.
World Vision - information and stats on Ethiopia
UNICEF - information and stats on Ethiopia
There is No Me Without You – website of the author of the amazing book; includes lots of helpful and engaging information about Ethiopia and Ethiopian adoption
My Ethiopian Name – website created by an Ethiopian immigrant as a resource for families adopting from Ethiopia; includes information about culture, holidays, food, names, and lots more
Show Hope - adoption grants
Lifesong for Orphans - adoption grants
Gobena coffee - a family who adopted from Ethiopia started this fair-trade coffee business. All of the proceeds are invested in programs to help orphans around the world – one of which is in Addis Ababa. 50% of all export income for Ethiopia comes from coffee!
Mihnovich Family - blog of the family who initially inspired us to adopt from Ethiopia
Amazima Ministries - blog of Katie Davis. Incredible stories about her work in Africa running a school and raising 13 Ugandan children. Did I mention she's 20?
147 millionorphans– ministry to raise awareness about the orphan crisis and help families raise money to adopt
African Cradle - Ethiopian heritage camp held for adoptive families every year in California
Visiting Orphans - mission trip opportunities to Ethiopia
Children's Hope Chest– opportunities to sponsor children living in orphanages in Ethiopia as well as other ministries to orphans
