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 Transition Center

Only some of the needs at the Transition Center

Transition center

The boys' room/sleeping area.

Foam mattress

Some of the boys had foam mattresses but due to not being provided anything when they use the toilets they had to tear pieces of the foam off and use it as toilet paper.

Stench

There are no lights and with 50 boys sleeping on the ground it is hard to navigate outside for the toilets. Therefore, there is a lot of urine on the walls.

clothes

Learning to play frisbee!

Shoes

Unity

One thing that I was thankful to see was the Muslims and Orthodox and non-believers living in peace with each other, all living under one roof at times.

Mai Tsebri

The village where we stayed while visiting the camp.

Dirty wounds

We saw so many skin conditions that were infected simply due to lack of sanitation.

Medical team

Is heading to the Transition Center in April. If you are interested in going, let me know.

Shire sweethearts

Trainings for the "social workers"

Adult refugees are taught some social work concepts and they become responsible for 3 houses of kids (24 kids), to help guide and counsel them. It is a huge job but gives them a little stipend which they appreciate. Refugees are not allowed to earn money in the local economy.

Trainings

Information

They see this weekly

as children leave the camp and fall from the protection of family and government....leaving them totally vulnerable.

Road construction

We were stopped on the road for 45 minutes while the crew pushed rock off of the mountainous overpass.

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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