by DHI | Mar 14, 2016 | DHI Blog
Life for women in Korah is difficult. We’ve been working with women in this area of Addis for the past two years and we know from their experiences that their days are filled with hardship. Whether it is sitting on the side of a dusty, polluted street from morning to...
by DHI | Feb 29, 2016 | DHI Blog
We are thrilled to announce that God has blessed us, yet again, with another incredible partnership through which we will continue to improve maternal and newborn care, save lives, and share Jesus’ love! This “budding” partnership is with Roseland...
by DHI | Jan 5, 2016 | DHI Blog
One of the women attending our CBE (Childbirth Education) class and also in our doula care program has surely seen better days. With two children- ages 6 and 8 – an unexpected pregnancy did not bring her the joy that we often assume a mother experiences when...
by DHI | Dec 16, 2015 | DHI Blog
It is certainly the most wonderful time of the year for Delivering Hope Ethiopia. While Ethiopians don’t celebrate Christmas until January, we are ending the “forengi” year with much hope, joy, and expectation for what is to come. This week our director, Ruth, will...
by DHI | Nov 22, 2015 | DHI Blog
As we look back on this past year, we are both humbled and joyful as we recall God’s power and glory illustrated through His transformation of beauty from ashes. Remember… many months ago we shared about Belinesh and her new baby girl Berhan and their remarkable...
by DHI | Nov 19, 2015 | DHI Blog
33 weeks now – only 7 left before this woman’s child will make his or her appearance in this world. She struggles through the daily grind, carrying so much more than that of her unborn baby. Washing clothes for people is the way this woman supports her...
by DHI | Nov 14, 2015 | DHI Blog
This past week our Ethiopian director, Ruth, had the privilege of attending a leadership conference in Addis. Opportunities like these are rare, and we loved seeing her enthusiasm and commitment to providing the highest quality doula/maternal services in our area...
by DHI | Nov 4, 2015 | DHI Blog
“Baby K”, not even a year old and she has already faced struggles and hardship beyond what most could imagine. Her mother died bringing her into this world, giving her life. Her father, grief stricken and unable to care for her and her 1 year old brother,...
by DHI | Sep 18, 2015 | DHI Blog
Yesterday we visited the home of one of our mothers and her two week baby boy. We were thankful to see that both were doing well. When we arrived we were greeted by a group of “neighborhood” children, all excited to accompany us to the family’s home. There were...
by DHI | Sep 9, 2015 | DHI Blog
With the coming of a new season, we joyfully find ourselves embarking on another round of childbirth education classes. Ruth, our nurse and director, continues to teach these classes but this time around she is also training our doulas so that they will eventually be...
