The Loss of an Icon in the World of Ethiopian Adoption

We received sad news from Ethiopia last week. Haregwoin Teferra has passed away. We do not have many details, only that she became ill and died in her home. As you may remember, Haregwoin was the orphanage director where the boys came from. Haregwoin was known for her kindness and hard work to take in ophans for many years now. We visited her orphanage while we were in Ethiopia. The biggest question now is who will take over the orphanage and also the plan we had for her to look in on the three siblings, Etagne, Zemedkun and Taddesse. Tigist has been in contact and reported that Haregwoin's daughter will be taking over the orphanage. She is also willing to help with the siblings. Apparently, the children were quite upset with the loss of a woman they all loved so much. Tigist reports that the three siblings are getting settled in to their new home and are doing well with the move.
The visit to Haregwoin's orphanage

Haregwoin signing her book for me. She was so proud to show us all the copies in many languages.Workers at Haregwoin's orphanage