AAO is registered in 2021 as a Board-led Civil Society Organization by FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organization under Licence No 5847.We advocate public understanding of domestic adoption and foster care. We promote a positive image of domestic adoption as a loving way to build nurturing, permanent families. We advocate for laws, legislations, sound policies and services regarding adoption and foster care in a way that benefits the best interest of the child. We work hand in hand with adoption service professionals, like-minded national advocacy and training groups, individuals, and child welfare government bodies in Ethiopia and elsewhere to promote the best interests of children everywhere.
We are determined to be a lifelong trusted resource for adoptive families, adopted individuals, and families of origin, foster families, foster children as well as the professionals who serve them and the policymakers whose decisions impact them.
We envision reaching every vulnerable child in our community to get an adoptive or foster family, guaranteeing a bright and secure future for the child in need.
Some of our near visions are:-
- Be voices for vulnerable children
- Advocates for domestic adoption and foster care
- Centre for adoption and foster care services
- Be a bridge between vulnerable child and prospective adoptive and foster families
We strive to raise awareness, advocate for improvement, train and council,follow ups of adoption and foster care and assist in domestic pre-adoption and post adoption services.
Your support and generosity will contribute to make possible our effort in contributing to create a bridge for a vulnerable child to a loving home and family.
Founders
- Dagnachew Tesfaye Abetew
- Mahlet Mesganaw Getu
Board of Directors
Five Board Members