Ethiopia Africa
Ethiopia is located in the horn of Eastern Africa with a total surface area of 1.1 million square kilometers sharing an international boundary with Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan Kenya, and Somali. Ethiopia is the third populous country in Africa next to Nigeria and Egypt. The total population is projected to reach 71 million as of July 2004, and is expected to reach 129 million by 2020 doubling the 1994 population figure (Demographic indicators, CSA, Population Census reports of 1994). For the last five years (between 2000 and 2005), the population has grown by two million persons per year with an annual growth rate of 2.7 percent (Ibid). The population is also relatively young with 44 percent under the age of 15 years and about 52 percent under the age of 18 (Ethiopian population structure by age and sex, CSA, July 2000).

Our Partner EOC-CFAO:

 The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church - Child and Family Affairs Organization (EOC – CFAO) is an indigenous not for profit Non - governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1973 by the unreserved effort of great apostles. It was established in response to the increase in the number of orphaned and famine stricken children in Wollo, Tigray and Gondar areas due to the 1972/73 drought. The organization commenced its life saving mission by converting church schools or seminary into Child Care Center (CCCs) with the help of “Bread for the World” which is a humanitarian organization in Germany and its historic partner Kindernothilfe (German Christian organization) which means “Help for Children in need”. 

 HHF Partner in Oakland, CA-USA

Have Hope Foundation is sponsored by Ralph Grant Baseball Academy.
On November 23rd, 2008, the City of Oakland officially named a diamond in Greenman Field Park after Ralph.  Ralph will always be remembered for his dedication to baseball, the youth of Oakland and his lifelong passion for the San Francisco Giants.  With this park, Ralph's memory and legacy will always be a part of Oakland Youth Baseball. 

HHF is working with HBCU BUS TOUR to increase college attendance:
Over the twenty eight years HBCU have placed students into historically black colleges and universities, HBCU realized there was a lack of connection between young adults, high schools and communities with HBCU’s. Overall our students were not prepared for college nor does the community understand the great services offered by HBCU’s. As a member we ask you to invite as many of your families, friends, high schools, churches, and any organizations that are interested in putting young adults into college.

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