FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are the ARV medications available to the HIV Positive children at the AHOPE Ethiopia children’s homes?
     Yes, the World Wide Orphan Foundation’s Barlow Clinic in Addis Ababa is providing overall medical care and the ARV “cocktails”. A link to the World Wide Orphan Foundation website is located on our home page. AHOPE Ethiopia has a nurse on staff to monitor the day-to-day health issues of the children.

How can I adopt an Ethiopian Orphan?
     Adoption Advocates International provides adoption services for eligible healthy and HIV positive orphans in Ethiopia.

May I donate supplies or send gifts for the children?
     Ethiopia is a land-locked country so shipping is very expensive.  There are customs duties on imported goods, including items for charity, and shipped items are often lost or may be refused entry at customs.  At present, all supplies that are sent to AHOPE Ethiopia travel in the luggage of staff or friends. We are working with our affiliates in Ethiopia to expand shipping possibilities.

What types of supplies are needed?
     Because it is so difficult to ship and we have limited storage space at our office, we ask that persons contact the office before making donations. We do have a changing list of items most urgently needed.

Are there volunteer opportunities at AHOPE Ethiopia?
     Volunteer workers are welcome.  Please contact the AHOPE for Children office for further information on guidelines and opportunities.

What portion of my donation actually goes to benefit the children?
     AHOPE for Children is staffed entirely by volunteers and the office space is donated.  Aside from some basic expenses such as telephone bills, office supplies, printing, and postage, there is no overhead.  In 2004, the cost of operation was about two percent of total donations. We are determined to see that most of your donation dollar benefits the orphans in Ethiopia.

Is my donation tax deductible?
     Yes, AHOPE for Children is a nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Washington and recognized by the IRS as a tax-deductible charity.  A receipt is sent for every contribution for us in the donor’s tax return.

I would like to give a donation in memory of a loved on/in honor of a birthday/as a meaningful holiday gift.  How do I do that?
     We can send acknowledgements, greetings or whatever is appropriate.  Contact the office for details.

Are AHOPE Ethiopia and AHOPE for Children the same organization?
     No, AHOPE Ethiopia is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) administered locally by Ethiopians.  AHOPE for Children is a United States charity licensed in the State of Washington.  The main purpose of AHOPE for Children at this time is to provide funding for AHOPE Ethiopia.