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Ethiopian Government Awards Convoy of Hope

Ethiopia Reported by Convoy of Hope
Woman enrolled in our Women's Empowerment program in Ethiopia selling produce.

The Ethiopian government recently recognized Convoy of Hope as a model among nongovernmental organizations working in the country for our Children’s Feeding initiative and Women’s Empowerment program there.

Convoy of Hope was the only organization to receive the award for our work, which was described by the government as “life-changing, corruption free, and impactful.”

“We’ve been operating in Ethiopia for just a short amount of time, so it is an honor for us to be recognized by the government for the work we are doing to change the lives of children, women, and families,” says Convoy of Hope President Hal Donaldson.

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“When I arrived, everyone welcomed me in. I have never felt at home like I do here. Everyone has become my brothers and sisters, and they were there to help me.”

Amina recently settled into life in Portugal, where Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment team welcomed her and her