Why Africa???

I have had many people ask me why we chose to adopt from Africa...
The answer is...
*Africa is one of the poorest countries in the world.
*There is a huge need for people to step up, and take these needy, orphaned children into their homes.
*The mortality rates in Ethiopia are among the highest in the world, which leaves thousands of orphaned children in need of loving homes.
*Over 5 million children are orphaned due to poverty, war, and drought.
*Life expectancy: Men 46 years Women 49 years
*1 in 3 Africans have clean water.
*2,000 people die everyday, mostly children.
*Hope to raise awareness of Africa's orphans, so others may feel the calling to adopt.
*I just have a huge passion for Africa!
*The Ethiopian people are beautiful!!
James 1:27