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Food Security, Resilience, and Hope in Ethiopia

Goats rearing business increases the livelihood of Gebre Hiwot's livelihood. Learn more about the story by accessing all of the resources in this collection at: https://foodforthehungry.photoshelter.com/galleries/C00001O_264r.jOs/G0000w3So6AyJWeA/RFSA-PReSERVE-Resilience-Food-Security-Activity

Ah, Shoats! Ethiopian Family Thrives through Training Gebre and his family lived in a war zone. Caught in the crossfire between the military and the rebels, they used to lie awake at night listening for the sounds of armed men approaching their home. More often though, Gebre heard his children crying. They were hungry. They […]

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You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.

You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
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