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Philippines

In the Philippines:

The lives of many Filipino children are negatively impacted by poverty, food insecurity, energy crises, and war. Bethany has a long history of uniting Filipino children with forever families in the United States. We have worked in the Philippines since 1986 to facilitate international adoptions through the ICAB (Inter-Country Adoption Board).

Our greatest need in the Philippines right now is to raise more funds in support of Caring Connection grants for children with special placement needs. Your gift can help bring a family together.

Philippine facts:

Population: 101,833,938 (July 2011 est.)

Capital city: Manila

Official languages: Filipino, English

Religion: Roman Catholic: 80.9%; Muslim 5%; Evangelical: 2.8%; IglesianiKristo: 2.3%; Aglipayan: 2%; Other Christian: 4.5%; Other: 1.8%; Unspecified: 0.6%; None: 0.1% (2000 census)

Government: Republic

Arrivals

Name: Artem Country: Ukraine Born: Thu, 04/24/2008

Artem, born on March 14, 2006, Anastasia, born on April 24, 2008, and Lena, born on August 29, 2004, are the son and daughters of Tony and Risa. The biological siblings were born in Ukraine and welcomed home to Oregon on April 13, 2010.

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Name: Dorothy Joy Country: Russia Born: Thu, 01/08/2009

Dorothy Joy, daughter of Jeanie, was born in Russia on January 8, 2009. She was welcomed home to Tennessee on February 13, 2010, by sister Anna.

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Name: Connor Country: Russia Born: Thu, 10/16/2008

Connor, son of Andrew and Emmy, was born in Russia on October 16, 2008. He was welcomed home to Colorado on July 16, 2010.

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Name: Sebastian Country: Colombia Born: Thu, 09/10/2009

Sebastian, son of Jeff and Adriana, was born in Colombia on September 10, 2009. He was welcomed home to Michigan on March 15, 2010, by brother Santiago.

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Name: Nathaniel Country: China Born: Wed, 11/02/2005

Nathaniel, son of Joel and Becky, was born in China on November 2, 2005. He was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010.

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Name: Gracyn Adele Mei Country: China Born: Fri, 08/15/2008

Gracyn Adele Mei, daughter of Kevin and Rochelle, was born in China on August 15, 2008. She was welcomed home to Michigan on May 20, 2010, by siblings Espen and Sierra.

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Name: Leah Country: China Born: Sun, 11/15/2009

Leah, daughter of Mark and Ann, was born in China on November 15, 2009. She was welcomed home to Michigan on August 13, 2010, by sister Mia.

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Name: Ava Country: China Born: Sat, 12/13/2008

Ava, daughter of Bill and Amy, was born in China on December 13, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010, by brother Hayden.

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Name: Melia Country: China Born: Sat, 02/09/2008

Melia, daughter of Adam and Cori, was born in China on February 9, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on June 18, 2010, by siblings Gideon, Breck, and Kieran.

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Adoption requirements in the Philippines:

Each adoptive parent must be between 27 and 45 years of age. If you intend to adopt an older child, an age exception may be considered. Families with up to four children in the home are generally eligible but may be asked to adopt a child with special needs. Families must meet U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service income requirements.

At least one parent must travel to the Philippines to bring the child home. We strongly recommend that both parents travel. You need to have a U.S. passport to travel to the Philippines. If you are considering international adoption, visit our international adoption page or download the adoption guide. If you are ready to take the first step, begin by completing the preliminary application.

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About the Philippines:

The Philippine archipelago is made up of 7,107 islands, located in southeastern Asia, to the east of Vietnam. The Philippines are situated amongst the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and Luzon Straitthe. The landscape is tropical and beautiful, but has suffered severe consequences of much deforestation and resulting degradation of the natural ecosystem.

Global children's fund:

This fund is designed to provide a way to meet the most urgent global needs. For millions of orphans worldwide, extreme poverty and medical crisis are a life or death, and seemingly hopeless, situation. With your help, through the Global Children's Fund, we are able to meet many children's and families' most critical and urgent needs in a timely and relevant fashion. Together we can give a child hope for a future.

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