SIM work in the Camp Langano area.

SIM has been in Ethiopia for decades. For over one week our Team worked in an SIM soccer camp in the southern tribal region, of Ethiopia, in a beautiful setting called Camp Langano. The Camp Langano area has around 6000 residents, there is one medical clinic, which is run by SIM.

A special newly established orphanage, by SIM, is called the “House of Hope. It is specifically for orphans whose mother died in childbirth. It is standard practice in Ethiopia if the mother dies to allow the newborn to die also and then bury the two together, since the father has no way to care for the infant. The “House of Hope”, fulfills a desperate need, is currently full.

The house of hope, currently has no water filter to filter impuritites from a well, and all water ishas to be boiled before used. For around $500 we can supply them with a new filtering system. If you would like to help us with this little project please let me know. my email is
cjohnson@johnsonip.com thks Curt

Aids in Ethiopia and other health difficulties

In Ethiopia over 2 million people have AIDS . Most of these contacted the disease through unfaithful partners in heterosexual relationships. It is estimated that as many as 1 million have died from AIDS over the last 20 years. Life expectancy for the general population has declined to 47 years from 49 years as reported in 1995.

Other Major killers in Ethiopia include: Malaria, Bacterial Diariah (from drinking bad water), Hepitatis, and Typhoid fever. There is only 1 Doctor per 25,000 people.

Ethiopia a country that struggles..

Ethiopia is one of world’s oldest countries, and has a population of 78 million. The country is strategically located in what’s called “The Horn” of Africa, boarded by countries which have much instability such as Somalia, Sudan and Kenya. Severe and repeated droughts, followed by famines have taken a toll on Ethiopia. In the past 20 years, 1 million have died and there have been over 1 million refuges as a result of these famines. This has caused Ethiopia to be one of the poorest countries in the world. Families, struggling for survival, have had little time for education, and currently only one in three can read. Over half the population is currently under 15 years old. The average family income is about $15 US dollars a month.

Water is life

This link is about the low tech wells which are being built in Ethiopia by Water is Life.
They are a great ministry which was started by several brothers (David, Drew, Fred and Don Harding) from Charlotte..They have been hard at work on this for years.. quite amazing................Here is the awsome video...

http://www.waterislifeint.org/wil-player/video.htm

Possible additional project! Well drilled in Ethiopia

We are exploring the possibility of drilling a water well while in Ethiopia, The rapidly deteriorating situation is causing us to consider this option. Stay tune we may need some donations for this effort. Read this article about this situation.. http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-05-18-voa15.cfm

Shashemene, mentioned in this article will be about 40 miles from where we will be located.

200 lbs cooked - almost all sold on the Barbeque. Thank you for your support. We have all had our many, many shots, went through a great orientation over @ SIM and have enjoyed getting to know our other team members.

News update -

Hello Friends,
We will be selling barbeque Friday Saturday and Sunday 6/9, 10 and 11th. You can email me your orders $8.00 for a pound of great barbeque. cjohnson@johnsonip.com
With five of us going from the Johnson household this year the financial requirement will be substantial and your help (if you are able) will be greatly appreciated. If you are led to support our team through your financial gifts, please make your check payable to Christ Covenant Church In the memo section write "Attn: Ethiopian Short Term Missions - Johnson family",
and then mail to:
Christ Covnant Church
Attn Missions:
800 Fullwood Lane,
Matthews, NC 28105.*

*All gifts are tax deductible as charitable contributions. Funds received over those required for the specific mission will be applied to other mission projects. Should any trip be cancelled for reasons of war, civil unrest, or other providently ordained reasons your funds will remain in the Global Outreach ministry of Christ Covenant Church for use on other mission projects.