Christmas at AHOPE

Christmas is celebrated on January 7th in Addis Ababa. Please help bring holiday cheer to our kids at AHOPE, Ethiopia and purchase a Christmas gift!

All gifts can be sent to our AHOPE office in Alexandria, VA:

AHOPE for Children
104 Hume Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

If you have any questions, please contact Leslie at leslie@ahopeforchildren.org or (703)683-7500.

All of the children’s birthdays are also celebrated during Ethiopia’s Christmas week. Hats, balloons and other items are needed to help make their celebrations memorable!

Items Needed:

  • Candies
  • Chocolate
  • Balloons
  • Decorations (Birthday and Christmas)
  • Bubbles
  • Birthday hats (100)
  • Simple post cards (200)
  • Ponytail and other hair accessories for Little AHOPE (7 and under)
  • Headbands for older girls
  • Santa Claus suit (1 adult and 1 child)

KIDS WISH LIST!!!

Little AHOPE:

  • Infant – 4 years
  • Boys – Car toys
  • Girls – Dolls
  • 5-11 yr. olds
  • Boys (5-8 yrs.)– Spiderman (other superheroes)
  • Boys (9-11yrs.) – Remote control cars
  • Girls – Barbie/Cinderella (other Disney Princess)

Big AHOPE (ages 10-13):

  • Girls – Necklaces and/or bracelets
  • Boys – Watches with alarms

Child Development Center:

  • Infant – 4 years
  • Boys – Car toys
  • 5-8 yr. olds
  • Boys – Spiderman (other superheroes)
  • Girls – Barbie dolls
  • 9-12 yr. olds
  • Boys – Remote control cars
  • Girls – Cinderella or other Disney Princess Dolls
  • 13-17 yr. olds
  • Boys – Different games/puzzles
  • Girls – Necklaces and/or bracelets

Youth Transition Home – 20 children (12 boys; 8 girls)