A team of doctors from the United States is currently in Ethiopia helping to provide for families and children in Holt’s care.
The team, including Holt Board Member and physician, Dr. Becca Brandt, will be there for two weeks providing training to a group of Ethiopian doctors. They will also be providing necessary medical supplies that will benefit the children and families served by the clinics in southern Ethiopia.
Since their arrival on October 5th, the group has traveled to Holt’s child center in Addis Ababa, where they were able to witness a farewell ceremony for all of the children traveling home with their permanent families. Each family spoke to the caretakers at the center, thanking them for their love and devotion that they provided to their children while they waited to go home. During the farewell ceremony, the medical team was able to interact with the children and listen while the children sang for the group.
From there the team traveled to Holt’s Durame Intake Center where they began their clinical work and trainings. The Durame Center provides care for 50 children who have been abandoned or relinquished.
In the days to come, the medical team will continue with their trainings and have about 40 surgeries scheduled at the clinic.
We will keep you updated on the medical team as they continue their mission of helping to provide medical care for families and children in Holt’s care in Ethiopia.
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Read About Holt’s Ethiopia program
