Ethiopia Adoption Program: Culture/Country

Ethiopia is a country rich in culture and history with records dating back 5,000 years. It is a mountainous country that remains predominantly Christian and touts the title "cradle of humanity." Sadly, Ethiopia has been devastated by war, drought and HIV, leaving millions of children orphaned.

Ethiopian people are incredibly loving and caring toward children. While it is expected that most orphaned children will have experienced conditions of poverty and emotional losses, purposeful abuse and neglect appear to be rare. Community involvement in caring for orphaned children is the norm.