07/07/2009

7-7: Update and Article from Adoptive Families

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Two families are currently in Ethiopia awaiting the visas for their children to travel home.  Two additional families received Embassy dates for July 21.  11 families are anxiously awaiting news of their Embassy and Travel dates.  

If you don't already subscribe to Adoptive Families Magazine, click here.  Adoptive Families Top 10 Articles of the Month (as received by email)  features "Raising a Child of Another Race".  Not only is it a good article, but it also includes additional resources for transracial families.  We hope you will check it out!

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07/09/2009

7-9: USAID in Ethiopia and a new Bethany project

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As released by USAID July 8, Thomas  H Staal is the new Mission Director for Ethiopia.  Follow this link for the full press release:  . If you want to learn more about USAID and their services and projects worldwide click here.

Speaking of global services and projects, did you see the Bethany News Blog on July 1?  BCS and our local partner in Ethiopia, Yezelalem Minch, received a 1-year grant expanding care for orphans and vulnerable children in Ethiopia.  We hope you will take the time to read more about this exciting project starting in Ethiopia! Bethany is blessed by our local partners in Ethiopia and blessed with the opportunity to work on this project serving more children and families.  

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07/21/2009

Changes in Bethany Christian Services-Ethiopia

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I have been to Ethiopia twice since I started working for Bethany Christian Services in March 2009 as International Service Manager. The two trips were quite productive and fulfilling. I am pleased to report that our program in Ethiopia has been revamped to meet the opportunities and challenges that come with anticipated growth. To read more on this article please follow this link: http://www.bethany.org/pdfs/EthiopiaUpdate_0709.pdf

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