How many orphans?

FACT FRIDAY!

I will start with the basics. These can be found  here on our agency's site. Of the 75 million people in Ethiopia 4.3 million are orphans. To give perspective, there are 311 million people in the US and only around 100,000 orphans here. Just to show you the need of adoption from Ethiopia. That is crazy to think about. I am sure the poverty of the country is felt the most by these orphans. One in 6 Ethiopian children die before their 5th birthday. My friend's little girl is having her 6th birthday in Sept. To think she could have never had this last year is heart wrenching to me. So pray for the orphans in Ethiopia (and around the world) and consider stepping up and supporting one. Or even going out on a limb and starting an adoption. I know of some great agencies if you are interested!