Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ADOPTION APPLICATIONS FROM MARRIED COUPLES AND SINGLE WOMEN FROM THE AGES OF 25 TO 55. APPLY TODAY WHILE THIS WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN.

Overview

We are proud to be directly licensed to conduct adoptions from Ethiopia. Please contact us directly for more information about our adoption program in Ethiopia. We also encourage you to watch our Ethiopia Adoptions Videos (A Sacred Mission and The Orphans of Ethiopia) and read about the services we provide.

Humanitarian Work with Hope Arising

West Sands Adoptions along with the Ethiopian government and World Bank are partnered with Hope Arising to complete a one million dollar project to bring a reliable water source to Dera. Drought conditions and dry springs have resulted in unsanitary conditions, the inability to provide healthcare, and a lack of food. City leaders indicated the schools are unable to operate because children are too thirsty and are needed to fetch water for their families survival. Read more here.

About Ethiopia

Ethiopia is the oldest independent nation in Africa, a land of stunning natural beauty covering an area twice the size of Texas. It is a land of rich diversity of culture and geography. It is considered the cradle of civilization with the remains of “Lucy” dating 3.5 million years old and Homo ramidus afarensis dating 4.4 million years old. Over 80 languages are spoken, the national language being Amharic. The climate is dependent on the physical terrain and its position close to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Much of the year is warm and pleasant in the Addis Ababa (the capital) area where you will be staying. There are two principal seasons, rainy from June to September and dry the rest of the year. Ethiopia retains the Julian calendar and has 13 months. We use the English or Gregorian Calendar when we plan your trip.

Ethiopia has a population of over 75 million people. Its main Religions are Muslim (45 to 50%), Ethiopian Orthodox (35 to 40%), animist 12%, other 3%. Its main exports are coffee, quat, gold, leather products, live animals, and oilseeds. Per Capita GNP is US $1,000. Life expectancy is 49 years.There are 500 people for every doctor. It has been estimated that there may be as many as 2,000,000 or more orphaned children living in Ethiopia.

2008 Humanitarian Trip

In March of 2008 Kent Parke and Wes Whatcott made a historic trip to Ethiopia. During this visit relationships were deeply cemented with Provincial Leaders (proposals were officially accepted and signed), Social Work officials, leaders of four orphanages and our wonderful coordinators. Commitments were made by WSA to help raise funds for a massive water project, upgrade a number of orphanages and provide funds for other projects. (Footage and photos from this trip can be seen on our Ethiopia video.)

We now have the licensing, staff, experience and resources to move forward with confidence in placing children from Ethiopia with wonderful adoptive families in the United States. Please join our Sacred Mission and adopt a beautiful child or sibling group from Ethiopia.

Successful Adoptions

At the West Sands adoption blog you can see pictures of families that have recently completed their Ethiopia adoption through West Sands!

More Information about Ethiopia Adoptions

Please contact us directly for more information about our adoption program in Ethiopia.