Ethiopia - MOWA Update

For those of you who have read our last few post about the decisions being made regarding adoptions in Ethiopia, here is the latest update from our Adoption Agency.  It is good news!  Please continue in prayer for this country and their orphans specifically.

March 16, 2011

Ethiopia Update

America World has received confirmation of significant personnel changes within MOWA.  These changes have resulted in overall staff turnover and changes within the adoption unit.  The unit is now called the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs (MOWCYA).  We are hopeful that the new leadership will not only support processing an adequate number of favorable recommendation letters, but also continue to implement policies that will best serve the children of Ethiopia.  Due to the staffing changes we anticipate much transition over the next few weeks until the staff are settled into their new positions. We have continued to receive optimistic feedback and have seen how the Ethiopian government is very committed to adoption.