Medan Initiative

07/14/2026

When this beautiful girl came through our clinic in March, a concerning heart murmur was noted on exam. She has since received a full cardiac work up and we are working on getting her scheduled for surgery through our partnership with The Cardiac Center of Addis. This is imperative to prevent long-term complications.

This is why we do what we do.

07/10/2026

Mark your calendars! Our Annual Evening of Empowerment is coming soon, and we can’t wait to gather for an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, and impact.

We would love to have you join us as we come together to celebrate the lives being changed and empower hope for the future.

More details will be shared soon. If you have never been to one of our events, and would be interested in attending this year, please reach out to us!

07/05/2026

$3,550 out of their $6,000 goal raised! We are down to about a month. Race day is August 9!

06/24/2026

These guys have raised $2,525 so far —almost halfway to their goal!

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Your generosity will help bridge the gap created by inflation and allow us to continue serving the students two meals per day at RAEY School.

Thank you to the many people who have already donated!

Thank you for standing with us and helping make this work possible!

06/13/2026

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06/11/2026

We are incredibly grateful for two extraordinary members of our team working on the ground in Ethiopia — Ayinalem, our school nurse, and Dr. Simret, our care coordinator.

Ayinalem has been serving alongside us for several years now, providing compassionate care and unwavering support to the students at RAEY School. Her commitment to the health and well-being of these kids has made a lasting impact on countless lives.

Dr. Simret first joined our work when she served as a translator for our 2026 team. During that week, it became clear that her passion, leadership, and dedication extended for beyond translation. Following the trip, we invited her to join our team year-round as our care coordinator, and she has quickly become an invaluable part of our mission.

Because of the work of these two, we were able to launch an important new initiative today — the distribution of Albendazole to every student at RAEY School. This preventative treatment (which will occur every six months) will help protect students from parasitic infections, which can negatively affect growth, nutrition, and overall health, while also causing many of the gastrointestinal symptoms our medical teams frequently address. This initiative represents more than a single day of treatment — it reflects our commitment to building sustainable, year-round programs that improve children’s health and create opportunities for them to thrive.

We are continually reminded of God’s provision for people like Ayinalem and Dr. Simret. They make it possible for us to carry out this work and increase our impact.

06/09/2026

On Sunday, August 9, Tim, Liam, and Girum are taking on a triathlon for a purpose!

They will be competing as a team in the Lititz recCenter annual triathlon relay to raise funds for nutrition support at RAEY School in Ethiopia. Our goal is to raise $6,000 — enough to provide all 340 students at RAEY School with 2 meals every day for 3 months.

In recent months, rising food cost and inflation have made it increasingly difficult for the school to keep up with the expense of providing two daily meals. We are working to help subsidize these costs so that students can continue receiving the nutrition that they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Every donation, no matter the size, will help ensure that all 340 students continue to have access to reliable, nutritious meals.

Please consider supporting Tim, Liam, and Girum, as they swim, bike, and run to make a difference! Together, we can turn every mile into meals!

05/24/2026

Most of all, I will always be grateful for the overwhelming kindness, love, and joy I experienced throughout the trip.

Emma Theroux, MA

Most of all, I will always be grateful for the overwhelming kindness, love, and joy I experienced throughout the trip.

05/09/2026

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Our board members give their time, wisdom, leadership, and heart to help move our mission forward. Their dedication, passion, and belief in what we do make an incredible impact on the kids that we serve.

We have several new programs that we will be rolling out in the coming months, including a program that is focused on preventing and treating parasitic infections to improve the health of the students that we serve. We will be treating every child with an anti-parasite medication every 6 months, which we believe will result in a decrease in GI symptoms and, potentially, an improvement in growth amongst the kids that we serve.

We will also be starting our new Tenama Bet (‘healthy homes’) Program, which will expand our commitment to student well-being by supporting the health of the entire family. Building on the medical care that we provide at RAEY School, this initiative will equip families with essential hygiene products and practical education to promote healthy home environments. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

05/05/2026

The moments that stayed with me most from Ethiopia were the quiet, deeply human ones.

Heather Adkin, RN

The moments that stayed with me most from Ethiopia were the quiet, deeply human ones.