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Update on Ethiopia Orphanage Assistance appeal
Good news — the Ethiopian Orphanage Assistance appeal has brought in $17,555 in donations as of October 25. Thank you to all those who have contributed so far! Let’s keep the donations coming in — the need is urgent.
Russia program offers discount to new families
The Russia program is going the best it has gone in years, and we would like to welcome more families into our program.
Starting today, CWA is offering a $3,000 discount in international fees for the next 24 families who register for Russia.
We are already getting a lot of phone calls from families interested in a [...]
Appeal for Financial Assistance for Orphanage Partners in Ethiopia
Dear CWA families and friends:
As a result of a number of orphanages in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations Region being closed recently by regional officials and their children transferred to other children’s homes, CWA’s partners in Ethiopia find themselves housing ever-larger numbers of children. Currently there are over 200 children living in the five partner orphanages funded [...]
From Ethiopia to a New Home in China
Bin Zhao and Leslie Darby sent us this beautiful picture of their new daugher Tseganesh from Ethiopia, recently arrived at the family’s home in China. Another beautiful family growing through intercountry adoption! We are always happy to see that.
Visit from a CWA family
Kirk and Heidi Weimer came by with their lovely family of 10 children, 6 of them adopted from Ethiopia. Such a joy to see this lovely family, with such great kids. Emily had the thrill of seeing 3 children she met on her 2007 trip to Ethiopia now in their forever family. We enjoy visits [...]
New NCFA “Adoption Advocate” Available Now
NCFA Releases Adoption Advocate No. 40: “Protecting the Rights of Intercountry Adoptees: Steps to Ensure the Right of Citizenship for Every Adopted Individual”
The need to understand and implement the appropriate path to citizenship is essential for every adopted child. National Council For Adoption regularly hears concerns from adoption professionals, adoptive parents, or adult adoptees [...]
New Adoption Nutrition Site
Here’s an interesting new site that answers adoptive parents’ questions on proper nutrition for their adopted children, including a breakdown of nutritional traditions by country:
http://adoptionnutrition.org
Red Threads for Adoption Fundraising
Parents might want to take a look at the “Red Threads” website — idea on using clothing to raise funds for adopting families and get the word out about international adoption: https://www.redthreadslove.com
Tomilee Harding Retires as Chief Executive Officer of CWA
This message comes from CWA founder and CEO Tomilee Harding:
“As of June 30, 2011, I will retire as CEO of Christian World Adoption. I will continue to act as a consultant and participate in special projects. Robert Harding will continue as President and CEO of Christian World Foundation.
Anita Thomas will assume the position [...]
You Can Meet a Need for Children’s Cross Connection in Ethiopia
As anyone who has traveled to Ethiopia knows, transportation can be an issue even in the modern capital city of Addis Ababa. This situation is greatly compounded for organizations working in more remote areas of the country. Road conditions are often poor, distances are long, and vehicles can be difficult [...]
