Sep 14, 2015 | AIDS Clinic and Women's Program, Events, Fundraising, Helping Ethiopian Children, Recognition
The Telluride Aids Benefit has named the Ethiopian Family Fund as a beneficiary for the past seven years. Read all about their important work and their beneficiaries by...
Jul 17, 2015 | Helping Ethiopian Children, Humanitarian Travel, Life Saving Surgeries, Mending Kids, Success Stories
The Mending Kids and EFF Cardiac Surgical Mission to Ethiopia took place from June 12-21, 2015 in collaboration with the surgical team from Star Hospital in Hyderabad, India. This mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia was led by U.S. pediatric interventional cardiologist...
Jun 12, 2015 | Dr. Rick Hodes, Helping Ethiopian Children, Life Saving Surgeries, Success Stories
Yosef, a six year old Ethiopian boy, became paralyzed due to a large tumor on his spinal cord. After life-saving surgery by Drs. Boachie and Akoto, Yosef is now able to walk again, with the assistance of a walker. Read more about Yosef’s story in this post from...
May 1, 2015 | Dr. Rick Hodes, Helping Ethiopian Children, Humanitarian Travel, Life Saving Surgeries, Print Media
Read this incredible article from the Jewish Journal about a brilliant and dedicated doctor, a passionately determined filmaker and a brave and deserving young Ethiopian girl, and the fortuitous circumstances that brought them all together:...
Apr 29, 2015 | Dr. Rick Hodes, Fundraising, Helping Ethiopian Children, Humanitarian Travel, Kids Help Kids
Last summer, Jacob Silvers traveled to Ethiopia with his family, where they adoped two young boys. Prior to leaving, Jacob had read Dr. Rick Hodes’ book, and was able to connect with Marla, who put him in touch with Dr. Rick. Jacob was so impressed with...
Apr 24, 2015 | Helping Ethiopian Children, Humanitarian Travel, Life Saving Surgeries, Success Stories
We are so happy to report that all of the children that were sent to India underwent their surgeries and are now doing well! Here is an image of some of our young patients with family members and...