Below is a video using mostly candid and non-professional images of our time in Ethiopia.
You will see all the professional coverage in various media outlets soon. We are so excited different projects are showing interest in what is going on over in Awassa, Ethiopia.
Thank you to everyone featured in this video:
Lori Dorman- For giving your time and family photography skills to really capture the spirit of children and mothering in the area.
Anthony Fiorin-For your mad videographer/photojournalism/and production skills.
Terry and J.D and Jessica at Destination Southern Africa- For the philanthropic endeavors taken on in Ethiopia, as well as being on top of every bizarre travel change we had to make in country.
Ethiopian Airlines- For supporting our group, and giving back to a country so rich in culture and community that has captured all of our hearts.
Kyle LaMere- For being the OG photographer on this trip and showing us how it is done.
Paul Perry- For being our resident rockstar and introducing Hybrid Apparel to the Awassa Children’s Project, where in turn they have supplied enough t-shirts to cloth hundreds of children.
Jill Clinton- For being awesome.
Dr. Jay Gordon- For bringing 100lbs of much needed medical supplies to the area. I witnessed how many lives you saved in the few days we were there and that was only faintly touching on the impact the supplies will have on the community. You are my hero.
Paul Chadha- For taking the time to invite us out and show us what you guys are all about.
Inspiring. And, on a personal level, I’m so glad that you finally got to go and that you got to see birth family and birth home as well as making a difference. You are making me very antsy to go back, too!
Megan, I’ll be in Atlanta in October! We need to meet up! One of the trips we go back you need to come. Maybe even by yourself?
Hi, I was just wondering how can I get involved with going to Africa, Ethiopia , all across the world to help out? I love everyone and I also like to help people if I can, do you know how I can? and I’ve seen you on good morning America and on the cover of time magazine and I would like to tell you don’t worry about those people who has ridiculed you. People has talked about jesus Christ, so with that being said you continue to be a great mom. Blessings to you and your family.
Hey LeDora. Thank you for those very sweet words. I appreciate them, and you’re right, if people criticize you look around, you’re in good company! However, fall off the map in comparison to Jesus (thank goodness, or he would be majorly disappointing).
Check out the Awassa.org volunteer page! If you have any questions you can write them or feel free to comment on here and we’ll figure out what is the best fit for you.
As always Ms. Jamie Lynne, I am blown away and brought to tears. You are an inspiration, you encourage others to follow their hearts and dreams to bring good to places that hope has been lost. Love Love Love the music also <3
Hey Kayla, I appreciate your support more than you will ever know. You are also a support and such a loving woman to other women and mothers. I am so happy to know you.
Those are some very beautiful photos. Thank you so much for sharing! Very inspirational.
Thank you Erin!
Wow! I am speechless! Thank you for reminding me of what it means to be human! Both the photos and the song are very touching and inspiring!
Thank you Elizabeth! So cool to have been getting to know you these past months.
I loved the video! About a minute or two in I wanted to hop on a plane and go there! The video, the song, it was beautiful! I hope you’re feeling better. Have you had the opportunity yet to read The Shack?
So inspiring! I’m glad so many people are paying attention to this!
Hi sweet lady — I love the music, the images and your mission. How can you have packed so much living into your fearless 26 years? xoS