F R E Q U E N T L Y   A S K E D   Q U E S T I O N S

Is my donation tax deductible?
AHOPE for Children is a non-profit corporation under section 501(c) 3 of the United States Internal Revenue Code, FEIN#46-096846.  All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. 

I would like to give a donation in memory of a loved one/ in honor of a special event such as a wedding or birthday/ as a meaningful holiday gift.  How do I do that?
We can send acknowledgements, greetings or whatever is appropriate.  A beautiful “a donation has been made in honor of” card is available, suitable for all occasions for a minimum donation of $25.00.  More information is available in the “make a donation” page of this site.

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 by the State of Washington.  The main purpose of AHOPE for Children at this time is to provide funding for AHOPE Ethiopia.

May I donate supplies and what supplies are needed? 
Ethiopia is a land-locked country so shipping is expensive. There are customs duties on imported goods, including items for charities, and shipped items or often lost or are refused entry at customs. At present, all supplies that are sent to AHOPE Ethiopia travel in the luggage of staff or friends. Our Supplies Coordinator keeps an updated list of the most urgently needed items and matches donations with persons with extra luggage space. To donate supplies, contact the coordinator at supplies@ahopeforchildren.org

Are there volunteer opportunities at AHOPE Ethiopia? 
Volunteer workers are welcome. A minimum six week volunteer stay is required with exceptions for persons with particular skills, mainly medical professionals. Persons with teaching, social work and nursing backgrounds are especially needed, but there are all kinds of skills that are welcome. For an information and application packet, contact our director of volunteers at ethiopiavolunteer@ahopeforchildren.org

Are visitors allowed at the AHOPE Ethiopia projects?
Visitors are welcome at AHOPE Ethiopia.   If you would like to include a visit to any of the AHOPE projects as part of your Ethiopian trip, contact the AHOPE for Children office for information on how to set up an appointment.

Are the antiretroviral medications available to the HIV positive children at the AHOPE Ethiopia children’s homes?
Beginning in September, 2005, the anti-retro-viral medications have been available to the children of AHOPE through a program supervised by the Barlow Clinic in Addis Ababa, a project of World Wide Orphan Foundation.  In addition, AHOPE Ethiopia has a pediatrician and nurses on staff to monitor the day-to-day health issues of the children.

How can I adopt an Ethiopian orphan?
Adoption Advocates International was the pioneer USA agency to provide adoption services for both healthy and HIV positive orphans in Ethiopia. AAI  has been joined by  several agencies from the United States and Europe that provide Ethiopian adoption programs.

Is the adoption of an HIV positive Ethiopian orphan possible? 
HIV is now considered a manageable chronic disease and HIV positive Ethiopian orphans may be adopted by citizens of the United States and many other countries. A by-invitation-only confidential peer support group of families that have adopted, are in the process of adopting, or are considering adopting a child with HIV has been established.  If you are seriously considering the adoption of a child with HIV and would like to receive an invitation to join the group, please contact the AHOPE for Children office admin@ahopeforchildren.org

How can I send my payment?

You can send one-time or sporadic payments to:

AHOPE For Children
5023 N. Parkway Calabasas
Calabasas, CA. 91302