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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Bread

The adult refugees come to the children's camp to cook their rations of flat bread.

The office of the Transition Center

Transition Center

Tradition

Coffee is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony is lovely AND they serve it with popcorn. I knew I loved this country...

Coffee ceremony

Beans are roasted over a small stove, then crushed, boiled then served. The flavor of their coffee is fabulous.

My buddy Kbra

And she loves photos!

and more photos...

Heavy load

Looking over to the camp

The refugee camp

Typical outhouse at the camp

Arid conditions cause

everything to be covered in dust.

Water spot

the girls' shoes

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7th February 2014

Sheila Reeves
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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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