It has been a while since the last post, but lots has been going on with AHF and in the country of Ethiopia. Like we are seeing in the US, the cost of everything is going up in Ethiopia. There is a need for additional funds in order to continue the level of support from AHF. However, due to AHF being in good standing, there is also the opportunity to expand the outlay of funds to hire additional nannies. With all that, AHF will now be funding at a higher level and expanding the nannies hired from 5 to 6-7.
With the additional nannies hired, there is enough to continue hiring 6-7 nannies for 17 more years, through the year 2041!! This year has been a very difficult one for the country of Ethiopia. The conflict in the country is taking a toll. The good news is that our partner, America World Adoption Agency, was able to make 3 trips during 2021, despite the issues. They have confirmed the current government support for the program we have set up to hire Nannies for the Kebe Orphanage. That is amazing news. Unfortunately, pictures were not allowed to be taken on those trips, but overall it was great news that we are able to continue to support the local nationals and the children. Thank you all for your support through 2021 and we can pray for this initiative and Ethiopia as a country through 2022.
The great news is the fund is very healthy thanks to your contributions and God’s provision. At this point, there is enough to continue the current level of 5 nannies through the year 2047. Hello all. Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New year. As we complete what has been a difficult year, I wanted to post some blessed news to end the year. God has been good and has continued to grow this fund for another year. Thank you to all of you who have contributed!!
In fact, the funding level remains strong and can continue to hire 5 nannies a year through the year 2047!! So amazing. Thank you so very much for your contributions. Hello All. It has been a while since we have posted and a lot has transpired. Over the last year or so, there have been some large bumps in the road for AHF. There were issues both with the Ethiopian government as well as the US government which put the ability to hire nannies in jeopardy. However, after the dust has settled, God is always good. The relationship AHF has with America World Adoption Agency is strong and the mission of this fund will continue. In fact, the nannies will now be hired by America World to support the current staff at Kebebe. Also, AHF is able to fund the hiring up 5 nannies now!! As this arrangement settles, we will continue to partner with America World and look to hire additional nannies in the future as the fund is strong. At its current level, AHF will be able to fund 5 nannies through the year 2045!! We are very thankful for all your contributions.
Lastly, we were able to hold a booth at the East White Oak Bible Church mission’s fair again this year as denoted in the picture. We have been able to participate in the fair for many years in a row now and appreciate the partnership with EWO. Happy New Year everyone. Thank you so much for those who are donating and praying for AHF. There is enough funds in AHF to continue to employ 3 nannies through the year 2045. God continues to bless this ministry as the amount of money coming in outpaces the money being sent to employ the nannies. In fact, we have recently asked about expanding the ministry due to the healthy funding level.
2018 has been a wild ride for adoptions in Ethiopia. As many of you know over the last several years, adoptions have been continually restricted. Unfortunately, Ethiopia is now a closed country for US Adoptions. The adoption agency (America World) we partner with in order to make the logistics happen has taken several trips this past year to help determine the lay of the land and future opportunities. There is a great need and desire to continue to serve the orphan population and local nationals through AHF and as mentioned above, we continue to discuss expanding ministry opportunities. These discussions typically take quite some time, but we will be sure to post updates on here as we learn more. We are at the end of another year God has given us. Everyone has been very generous this year. Currently, AHF is funding 3 nannies to work in the baby room at Kebebe Tsehay Orphanage in Ethiopia. Due to the generous giving of supporters, AHF has enough to continue to hire 3 nannies through the year 2038, which is an increase of 5 years!! Thank you to all who seeing the need to care for the fatherless. Due to the increased funds, we are researching increasing our partnership with Kebebe Tsehay in the future.
We are pleased to add some information about a couple of the nannies that are employed to serve the children because of AHF.
Aberash Zewge and Debrework Afework both work at Kebebe Tsehay Orphanage in Ethiopia. They answered a few questions for us and they are posted below. What does a typical work day look like and what activities do you perform? -Feeding children, changing diapers, changing clothes, caring for the little ones, putting them to bed, and playing with children. What is the most challenging part of your job? -"Bathing the special needs children is the most challenging work as the children can't control themselves, so it's difficult to wash them" -"When I see babies get sick and specifically when the little ones deceased, I really get that as a big challenge." What is the favorite part of your job? -"Feeding the children. I work with special needs children and when I see them finish his/her portion of food, it makes me so happy." -Feeding bottle for the infant babies is the favorite part of my job." Hopefully, this gives everyone a brief look into their world and ways we can pray for them. Thanks to America World Adoption Agency for facilitating the interviews and pictures. Hello everyone. With Christmas approaching, I wanted to make sure to share the latest update on what God has been doing with AHF this year. To date, AHF has given $13,050 to hire nannies since 2012. Currently, AHF is funding three nannies to work at the Kebebe Tsehay Orphanage in Ethiopia. Due to the generous giving of supporters, AHF has enough money to continue to hire three nannies through the year 2033!!
It continues to be amazing to see what God is doing through generous and caring people to meet the needs of orphans in Ethiopia as well as provide jobs for local nationals. Thank you all who are donating and please keep AHF in your prayers this Christmas season to see what God has in the works. Our church held a mission conference recently. This morning, there were many booths set up. We were blessed to be able to partner with the orphan care ministry and talked to many church members including many of the Sunday school children about AHF.
Hello all. I pray you have had a Merry Christmas and a joyous time celebrating the birth of our Savior. On that note, I wanted to write to let everyone know that AHF has made their yearly distribution to continue employment for 3 nannies at Kebebe Tsehay Orphange in Ethiopia. The Lord has blessed this fund again in 2015 as there is now enough money to continue this through the year 2031!! This is an extension of 4 years from this same time last year which provides increased care for these orphans as well as provides employment to these ladies. What a blessing!! Thanks you to all who are faithful supporters!!
On another note, our home church held a missions conference again this year in November. They were gracious enough to allow us to have a table during this time. We talked to many people about our mission who have not heard of us before. This included many children from the Sunday School classes. Many of them were struck by the children who did not have parents and you could tell they had not thought of that possibility before. God is opening their eyes to his grace at an early age. Thanks you again and have a very Happy New Year. |