Why Jewelry for Ethiopia

Some of you know I work for an International Adoption agency facilitating adoptions from Ethiopia. To date I have brought home 65 children from Ethiopia to the U.S. I have done this work for three years and have been wanting to travel to Ethiopia for the last 2 and 1/2. Well now thanks to Lory Howlett and her work with FOVC (Friends of Orphans and Vulnerable Children) I have the opportunity to go. And not just the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia but the chance to actually make a difference in the lives of a group of orphans. 26 actually (see the post Why 26 Orphans). Lory has put together this amazing trip. We leave in December and will spend some time in the capital but the bulk of our time will be in the village of Shanto helping to build an orphanage. You can see the blog Lory Howlett has put together regarding our trip and I will also post more information here.

So why Jewelry for Ethiopia???? Because I am also a jewelry designer and make handmade, one of a kind jewelry. My work is totally unique and every piece is different. Please visit my etsy shop at http://www.somewhereincolorado.etsy.com/ to see what I do. All of my jewelry is for sale and all of the proceeds from my sales will help build an orphanage for these beautiful children. I hope you like my work and I hope you will support me in this endeavor.

If you choose not to purchase jewelry but still wish to support this incredible project you can make a donation . Checks payable to: Rocky Mountain Christian Church; mail to Lory Howlett 2929 Sandpiper Place, Longmont CO 80503. Do not write my name on the check , but include a note that it is for Aneata O'Brien/Ethiopia trip. All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt for your donation. Thanks for visiting my site, viewing my jewelry and donating if you can. 26 orphans appreciate it more than you know!