So excited to share this video! Sam (his video) was at the Ethiopian Guest House during our second trip. Each evening we'd see Sam and Dawit (from Ethiopia) drag in with video equipment slung over their shoulders and exhaustion all over their faces. In the video are pictures of Korah, pictures of the women making the necklaces I wear. Summer and Cory Yates are included, both from Tennessee and making a big impact in the community of Korah. Owner of the Ethiopian Guest House,Dave McIlrath is involved with Korah and set up the necklace project for the women of Korah giving them much needed income. And he spends lots of time, energy and funds raising awareness for the people of Korah and Ethiopia in general. We met Ephrem there too, and he shared with us his soccer program that gets kids off the streets, onto a field and into a team setting. His work is giving children hope. When we were shopping at the Post Office area we were approached by many homeless children. I remember one young boy, about 10 or so, asking us for change. Brian recognized his soccer jersey and asked if he knew Ephrem. The boy did and he was delighted that we knew about his team. He walked with us the rest of the time we were shopping and shared his story with us. He and Brian talked about soccer, Ethiopian and American, and the boy kept asking if we could come and watch him. He was proud of his team and of his involvement. That little boy had something to look forward to on Friday of that week. These are amazing people who inspired us during our journey. They were the richness to our memories. We met others who we now call friends that touched our hearts and who we know we will see again soon. Thanks Sam for creating such a fantastic video..a wonderful representation of the beautiful people of Ethiopia and the powerful ministries stirring the souls and giving hope to all they meet.
Please check it out and after you have viewed it go ahead and click the underlined title below the screen... The City of Addis- A Short Documentary. There is more great footage covering all four of these organizations serving the children, women and orphans of Ethiopia. They need $15,000.00 to complete this project and give these organization the support they need to continue their life changing missions. This project can only be completed if the funds have been raised by June 25, 2011. Important work going on here...I know you'll want to be a part of it!
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