Journey to Global Community
This upcoming trip to Ethiopia has everyone in our group is getting really excited! The Awassa Children's Project fundraiser was a huge success, and it was there they aired the ACP commercial for the first time. Dr. Jay Gordon is collecting multiple medications to bring to the children and families of Awassa, Ethiopia. Thanks for Terry (DSA, DSA Pays It Forward) and his generosity, we will be able to ship the vaccines and medications safely to Ethiopia. Paul, and his beautiful … [Read more...]
If you are in the Chicago area on July 26th come check out the Awassa Children’s Project (ACP) Fundraiser! The fundraiser is free and is focused on trying to get as many people as possible aware of what Awassa Children's Project is doing in Awassa, Ethiopia. I became involved with Awassa Children’s Project through Fayye Foundation. Over the last 10 years operating a children’s center and vocational school in Awassa, Ethiopia, ACP has garnered a unique reputation for being extremely … [Read more...]
This upcoming trip to Ethiopia is bringing some amazing people together. I'd like to introduce our little group: The Ring Leader: Meet Paul Chadha President of the Awassa Children's Project, Attorney, Professor at Northwestern- not to mention husband and father! Thanks to him, we will be checking out the Awassa Children's Center and working together to uplift the children and families of the area. The Writer: Shannon Colleary Writes for the Huffington Post and The Woman Formerly Known … [Read more...]
A couple of weeks ago the Fayye Foundation website launched! There was a bit of chaos during that time, and I thought it was best to wait until it died down to make an announcement on this blog. About Fayye: The Fayye Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the orphan crisis in the Sidama region of Ethiopia. For more information on why we are focusing on Sidama, visit the “Why Sidama” page. Every family deserves to stay together. However, the HIV/AIDS crisis, … [Read more...]
Most of you know of (or are actively involved in) the start-up of a foundation, being created for the preservation of families in Sidama, Ethiopia. Being involved in what would be considered a "philanthropic endeavor" has had me thinking the past year about the true meaning of philanthropy. Someone the other day used the old saying, "Philanthropy is not about you, it is about other people." The sentiment is nice, but I completely disagree. There seems to be a lot of self-righteousness in a … [Read more...]
Our hope is that people will get a chance to see a family that may look a little different, but is as close and loving as a family that meets the stereotypical ideal. It is time to break barriers, stop making assumptions, and realize that families come in all different shapes and sizes and can still define the term. Find Out More ››
