Tenderness Needed

Africa » Ethiopia » Tigray Region
February 5th 2014

Published: February 6th 2014

If I were a songwriter I would write a song about “Everyone Needs a Little Tenderness.” I am sure there are songs about that but this would be reserved for those most in need. I would dedicate it to the Eritrean Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) living in Ethiopia. To the lovely children I just visited, shook hands with, hugged, sat in their one room mud “homes” on the beds of clay and ... Read Full Entry

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Johnny and Jennifer (Phillips) Lawrence

ITHM

"ITHM" - International Treasure House Ministries is a non-profit organization that was established in 1996 in order to rescue orphaned and destitute children. We also work to help people in need; materially, emotionally and spiritually. We work in Romania, Kenya and Ethiopia. “ By wisdom a house is built, through understanding it is established, and with knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures” - Proverbs 24:3-4 ... full info

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The boys

didn't want to be left of photos!

Pit latrines

No water around, no toilet paper, many germs!

Playing

The wash basins each house is provided. These are used for bathing, washing dishes and washing clothes.

New clothes and umbrellas!

One of the social workers

and her baby who was born in the refugee camp.

Finot, the main social worker, is Ethiopian

and responsible for 46 refugee social workers and 760 kids (and more when there are more). It is hard for her to be in such a remote area with such a workload, without close friends, a computer and activities but she is doing a great job!

Generosity

The social workers had our team in for coffee and cookies as a way to say thanks. They were most gracious.

The beds...

Be thankful for your boxsprings...

These beds are made of clay and stone.

beds

Girls will be girls!

Dusty was an understatement.

Local town

One of our many hotels

People flocking

to the local orthodox church for morning prayers.

Mixed population

of Muslims, Orthodox and non-believers occupy the country.

local transportation

Children at the Transit center

137 children currently at the Transit Center.

Although the number gets as high as 400 children.

Logistics were a challenge

to make sure every child got their new items. After many hours and many days we succeeded and made friends along the way.

Teens everywhere

7th February 2014

Sheila Reeves
non-member comment

ITHM is growing
Despite all of the suffering these children are going through, it is exciting to me that ITHM is reaching out to these children. I know God will provide, and we will be more than happy to help. God bless you, Jen.

8th February 2014

Sandy Swoager
non-member comment

God bless your obedience.
Jenny, You are a special person. God bless your obedience. Love and prayers, Sandy Swoager

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