Ethiopian Orphanage Closures

PEAR has been aware of rumors concerning impending revocation of orphanage licenses in Ethiopia since early spring of 2011. Beginning in July, we were made aware that the closures were imminent. We contacted the US department of State and the US Embassy in Addis Ababa for input and confirmation of the license revocations. On July 21, the US department of …

DOS Adoption Notice: Orphanage Closures in Ethiopia

Ethiopia July 21, 2011 Notice: Orphanage Closures in Ethiopia The Department of State has learned that several agencies are reporting to their clients the closure of Mussie Child Care Center in Hosana, Ethiopia due to a revocation of their license to operate by Ethiopian authorities. The Department is aware that rumors of several other orphanage closure are circulating through the …