And then there is HOPE.

That's almost twice the population of Jamaica, my home country. According to UNICEF these orphans will eventually learn to live on the streets. They won't have access to basic rights such as proper care, education, psychological support and supervision. Often, orphans and other vulnerable children are forced to work to earn an income. They are exposed to various forms of exploitation, including sexual exploitation.

Last year I went to Langano, an area in Southern Ethiopia with a medical and construction crew and was introduced to the House of Hope Orphanage. They are working to help stop this cycle at infancy. They provide food and health care for babies after their mothers have passed away. The compound itself includes a school, farm, campsite for young children and a medical clinic. Of these projects one of the biggest needs is the House of Hope Orphanage. 

One of their greatest needs today is funds to purchase baby formula whose price has skyrocketed over the last year. An average baby needs around 3-4 tins of formula a week. This adds up in a hurry. To supply a baby with formula for a week they need $40 dollars. For a month they need $160 per baby.

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