EMBRACING HOPE ETHIOPIA INC
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June 14, 2012
"Without sponsorship through Embracing Hope Ethiopia, this child would be dead!" That is all I could think as we drove to the hospital in Addis. I watched an EHE staff member navigate the crowds of people in the hospital admission area, comfort the child's distraught mother, and get this child the medical help she needed. One month later, I returned to Ethiopia and witnessed the change in this family. "Amira" (name changed) has become healthy under the watchful eye of the EHE staff nurse. She has gained weight from eating nutritious food prepared by EHE cooks. And she is thriving mentally and emotionally under the care of EHE daycare workers. Thanks to EHE, Amira's mother is able to work during the day, knowing her child is well-cared for. Hard physical labor makes this mother look tired and older than her years, but this all changes at the end of the day. As Amira runs into her mother's arms, both faces light up with smiles of joy. This mother and daughter are together. They are supported and loved. They are learning what "Embracing Hope" means. I'm a medical missionary and have worked with charitable organizations all over the developing world. EHE stand out as an organization committed to partnering with local government, committed to excellence in all aspects of their programs, and committed to working with the poorest of the poor. There are many more women and children they can help. But they need sponsorship money to do this. I highly recommend supporting this organization.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Multiply the current project all over Addis Ababa and other cities around the world.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
How did you learn about this organization?
Met the project directors while in Ethiopia for a church mission. I returned one year later with a team to provide training for project staff.
What is this organization's top short-term priority?
Protect highly at-risk children from dying of disease or starvation or being given up for adoption.
What is its top priority in the long run?
Keeping families together. Giving mothers the chance to raise their children and experince hope.
June 12, 2012
This is a program run by people who truly and wholly believe in their cause. Additionally, they are always coming up with new and innovative ways to help (e.g. "friend a family").
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 12, 2012
I have been supporting this ministry for the last two years and was able to see the work in person as I spent 14 days in Ethiopia in December of 2011. I spent several days at the Embracing Hope Ethiopia Daycare watching the amazing care the children are provided, the loving support and encouragement the mom's are given, and the beautiful synergy of the Ethiopian and American staff as they work together to give these families totally new stories. I have seen the beaming smiles on the faces of the woman as they regain their dignity and confidence working to support their families instead of begging. The children showed marked improvement in health and development and the woman have developed a supportive community together as they see one another each day. I highly recommend supporting and volunteering with this organization. You couldn't ask for a more loving, humble and difference making group of people to get involved with.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
June 11, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
My husband and I had the privilege of meeting with the Shannon family at Embracing Hope Ethiopia on two separate occasions. We were delighted to find that one of their in-country contacts is a man we have know and loved since 2007. This man and the Shannon family have proven themselves to be trustworthy, transparent, and genuine in their dealings with donors as well as the people they serve. We are impressed with their patience and respect for the culture in which they are ministering as they navigate all the government processes. I would not hesitate for a minute to recommend their non-profit organization to anyone who is looking to provide financial or volunteer support. The Shannons are welcoming and flexible...making people a priority.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 11, 2012
I love this organization and their mission. They are changing lives and the future of many in Ethiopia. They are allowing families to stay together and fighting poverty every day. Praise God for Embracing Hope Ethiopia!
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 11, 2012
I have seen EHE in action. What a wonderful, welcoming place this is for children and their moms! The loved showered on moms and their kids is beautiful to see.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 11, 2012
EHE cares for the mothers of children who have been making their "living" off the city dump in Addis Ababa Ethiopia."It" really doesn't get any better than that! Charles E. "Charlie Brown, founder Ethiopian Child
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
June 11, 2012
I love this project and have seen first hand the changes that have happened in these families. It is preventing orphans and strengthening families. This is one of the best run and thought out project I have ever seen.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 11, 2012
My son and his wife traveled to Ethiopia to bring home their lovely newly adopted daughter. While there he met the Shannons who also were adopting. The Shannons had a vision. Provide day care, nutirition and education to children so that their mothers could find work. We contribute to the support of a girl. We receive updates on our child and the overall efforts of the Shannons as they continue to build their child care center. The challenges are daunting. They are exceptional people, however. Through their faith and perseverance the children are thriving and their mothers are able to find work. I urge you to consider supporting a child or making a gift to Embracing Hope Ethiopia.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 11, 2012
This project is doing wonderful things for the community, we know the family who runs it, and have watched them navigate helping the poor in a way that truly does good things for both the families they help, and the communities they serve in.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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