Aerie Africa

Aerie Africa Aerie Africa partners with Children's Cross Connection (CCC), an Ethiopian charity organization to provide direct service in OVC-related care.

Aerie Africa, a US non-profit, is the American side of a partnership that operates the CCC Children's Home for Orphaned and vulnerable children in Wolaita Soddo, Ethiopia. Aerie Africa, founded in 2002, is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing a forever family and care for orphaned and vulnerable children in Ethiopia. Through sponsorship and other fund-raising activities, Aerie

Africa provides the funds necessary to operate a program that provides a permanent family and caring support for 68 children and young adults. While Aerie Africa provides funds, oversight, and visionary guidance, CCC is the implementing partner for the project on the ground. In partnership with CCC, Aerie Africa collaborates with the zone-level Department and regional-level Bureau of Women's Affairs in Ethiopia, as well as with other charities and organizations working in OVC care throughout southern Ethiopia. Once a child is referred to the Aerie Africa / CCC project, we work with the local government agencies to explore all possibilities for care, such as placing the child with extended family, community-based care, local adoption, or local foster-care programs. It is our belief that institutional care should be only considered when the child has no other options for care. Unfortunately, the capacity for these other care options in Wolaita, Ethiopia is currently very limited. Aerie Africa and CCC are working to promote these options further, but in the meantime, Aerie Africa and CCC are committed to providing a safe, loving and nurturing home for these children who otherwise would not have a home or family.

Students' grades have started to come in, and we are very happy to share the wonderful news that all of our Grade 6 and ...
08/09/2026

Students' grades have started to come in, and we are very happy to share the wonderful news that all of our Grade 6 and Grade 8 students have successfully passed the Ethiopian Regional Examinations. Congratulations, children!
This is a significant achievement for our students, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication. It would not have been possible without the continued encouragement, generosity, and commitment of our whole Aerie Africa and CCC family to supporting their education.
Thank you to all of our sponsors for believing in our children and investing in their future. Your support has made a real and lasting difference in their lives, and we are deeply grateful.
Thank you, Mindahun, Tigabu, Misgana, Stacey, Luke, the entire Aerie Africa Board and all the CCC staff for working together and helping make this achievement possible!

A massive congratulations to Merdekyos, who recently graduated from Hawassa University, earning his degree in Food Scien...
07/04/2026

A massive congratulations to Merdekyos, who recently graduated from Hawassa University, earning his degree in Food Science after four years of hard work. This achievement is something to be proud of and is the product of years of dedication. Wishing you the best of luck for a very bright future!

Congratulations to Banchiwosen for her incredible achievement! Over the course of 4 years, she has worked tirelessly and...
07/04/2026

Congratulations to Banchiwosen for her incredible achievement! Over the course of 4 years, she has worked tirelessly and earned her degree in Agro Economics from Arba Minch University, graduating among the top students in her class. We are so proud of her, and cannot wait to see her grow and thrive during the next chapters in her life.

05/26/2026

A big welcome for Benjy! He has arrived safely in S**o and will spend the summer teaching English, mentoring students, and becoming part of our family and community. We are incredibly grateful for his willingness to serve and share his summer with our children and young adults.
We have a feeling this is going to be a summer to remember!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms from our community, our sponsors, board members, and volunteers from Aerie Africa and...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms from our community, our sponsors, board members, and volunteers from Aerie Africa and CCC! Without your care, hard work, and love we wouldn’t be able to do what we do today. Thank you greatly, and happy Mother’s Day!

We are doing a special fundraiser to help Benjy, a college student from West Chester University, return to Ethiopia this...
04/16/2026

We are doing a special fundraiser to help Benjy, a college student from West Chester University, return to Ethiopia this summer to teach English, tutor students, and support summer programming. He’s giving his time for free and just needs help covering his travel expenses. Any funds raised beyond his travel costs will go directly towards books, library improvements, and equipment for extracurricular activities. Any small donation is appreciated!

We are doing a special fundraiser to help Benjy, a college student fr… Aerie Africa needs your support for Aerie Africa - Help us send Benjy back to Ethiopia!

To our extended family in Ethiopia and beyond who celebrated Orthodox Easter yesterday, we are thinking of you and wishi...
04/13/2026

To our extended family in Ethiopia and beyond who celebrated Orthodox Easter yesterday, we are thinking of you and wishing you a joyful and peaceful season.

Together is their favorite place to be!
03/26/2026

Together is their favorite place to be!

12/04/2025
This is the time of year we ask for help. 68 young people are counting on us in 2026. This , please help us give the fa...
12/02/2025

This is the time of year we ask for help. 68 young people are counting on us in 2026. This , please help us give the family they deserve and the education they value.

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