Philanthropy - , , United States
The World Family's mission is two-fold: 1. Improve the quality of health care in Ethiopia and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and other preventable diseases by: Providing medical equipment and supplies for Ethiopian rural health care centers that provide services for the community with HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, malaria net distribution, and education on family planning, nutrition, personal and community hygiene Supporting health extension workers with provision of bicycles and backpacks to reach out to the community with health education Recycling surplus medical equipment from the USA to Ethiopia 2. Support comprehensive care for orphans and their communities through self-sufficient and sustainable programs by providing: Health care services Academic support Community education on topics such as: water filtration systems, environmental awareness, community hygiene, nutrition, family planning, HIV/AIDS, malaria and other preventable diseases Vocational and life skills training programs such as: farming, livestock rearing, bee keeping, building trade, craft, and the empowerment of women Micro-loans Cultural exchange