Adoption FAQs, Part 2

Why Ethiopia?

As many of you know, we have a heart for the continent of Africa.  We want to fellowship with and encourage the African church to root herself in Jesus Christ and His Word, to understand mankind's orphaned state, and to delight in God the Father who adopted her.

According to UNICEF, there are more than 58 million orphans in Africa, and Ethiopia has the second largest population of orphans on the continent.  These children are orphaned for many reasons including AIDS, poverty, and abandonment.  At this point in time, Ethiopia's government is one of few in Africa who are willing and able to ethically process international adoptions.  Ethiopia is a country rich in culture, and Christian heritage, and yet her families are suffering because of poor health and poverty.

Related:
Announcement; Adoption FAQs, Part 1