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Elijah is Ready for a Safe & Loving Home!
When nine-year-old Elijah’s mom abandoned him, he was devastated. He thought things couldn’t get worse. Unfortunately for this Ugandan boy, they did. Elijah was left
Your Prayers Bring Hope!
Matias is a loving 7-year-old boy who should have been adopted a few months ago. Everything was in place, only one more court hearing to
Can You Imagine an Onion as Your Only Meal for the Day?
Severely neglected and subject to abuse from her alcoholic mother and boyfriend, five-year-old Lisa was often left to care for herself. When our friends found
Andrei Is Home at Last!
In two early 2018 updates we shared with you the remarkable story of Andrei, a 6-year-old boy who, in 2017, was rescued from near death
Lisa Deserves More Than an Onion
Did you know that hundreds of orphanages were closed in Ukraine due to COVID-19? This forced many children back into dangerous living conditions. Lisa (blue
Eight Sons and Few Resources—Please Pray for the Brovko Family
Think for a minute about how the COVID-19 crisis has affected you and your family. Now think what it would be like to have eight
Apurbo: Not Just a Number
Imagine for a moment being a child—alone with a younger sibling—on the streets, hungry, frightened, and not knowing where to turn. Orphanages in your country
What Does COVID-19 Mean for Adoption in Romania?
With the onset of the corona virus and the sudden need to cancel any in-person counseling or training, our AFFEO affiliates in Romania mobilized quickly
Making the Most of Uncertain Times
Your COVID-19 Gifts at Work! Our partners are finding creative ways to continue promoting loving, family-based care for children deeply affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
SUMMER UPDATE: Vanya is healthy and loving life (and frosting)!
“If not us, then who?” “(In the orphanage) my children had complex diagnoses, and there were no people who wanted to take them home, except
Adoptions in Paraguay at a Standstill
Adoptions in Paraguay at a Standstill Non-emergency court cases have been halted in many countries—including Paraguay—during the COVID-19 crisis. This means fewer adoptions/foster placements are
One Family Crisis Deepened by COVID-19
The Petrovs are a prime example of how COVID-19 is wreaking havoc among the poor in Ukraine. Andriy and Olena Petrov live in a small