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| Haregewoin Teferra 1946 (est.) - 2009 |
Dear Friends,
By now you may have learned the shocking news that Mrs. Haregewoin Teferra has died suddenly after a short illness. We don't know what caused her death; she felt sick for a couple of days, went to the doctor, came home without a diagnosis, felt sick again, laid down, and that was the end.
Soon I will post a blog containing beautiful, loving, compassionate messages pouring in in tribute.
Many of you kindly are asking what you could do in her memory.
Let me tell you what I will do, and each of you can follow your hearts.
Haregewoin's adult daughter, Sosina Worku, has stepped up, with the help of the Atetegeb board and caregivers, to assume responsibility as the foster mother at "Big Atetegeb," the house for the HIV-negative children. She is warm and loving and the children's caregivers have stayed on to reduce disruption for the children. The board is looking at ways to receive online contributions, which would be a great benefit. It is also possible to send donations through Western Union, Thank you for your good wishes and prayers for the continued operation of Haregewoin's flagship foster home.
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| Child at Atetegeb |
A few weeks ago, Worldwide Orphans--the New York-based organization that has provided pediatric care to Haregewoin's children for many years--assumed responsibility and custody of her 42 HIV-positive kids and has committed to cover their food, healthcare and medicine, education, clothing, and caregivers. I plan to do what I can to support these children, too; they are precious, bright, full of fun and hope. With continued state-of-the-art medical care and excellent nutrition and nurturing, they can have bright futures. They can grow up healthy, go to college, have careers.
online contributions can be made at
https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2669/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=2749
Checks may be sent to:
WWO
511 Valley Street
Maplewood, New Jersey 07040
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| At Little Atetegeb, for positive children |
Haregewoin lived with these children seven days a week, 24 hours a day, for ten years. She is irreplaceable. The youngest children, of course, have no idea what has just happened. Please let us work together to act as foster parents in absentia for them and to provide financial sustenance to the adults on the ground in Addis during this transitional time.
Thank you in advance for any amount you can give.
Sincerely,
Melissa
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| Haregewoin's children |
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| a small but bossy one |
