Easter In Ethiopia!

You are probably thinking, “Isn’t it a little late to celebrate Easter?” Yes, that is true in America; however, in Ethiopia “Fasika” (Easter) is still ahead on the calendar and will be observed on May 2.

Easter is the most celebrated religious holiday in Ethiopia, even more so than Christmas. Many Orthodox Christians fast for days, eating no animal products, prior to Easter. On Easter eve worshippers, wearing traditional white clothing, attend lengthy church services lasting into the early morning. Church goers return home to sleep and break the fast with “doro wut,” a spicy chicken stew loaded with butter.

So it is not too late to bless our Mossy Foot children this Ethiopian Easter. A twenty dollar gift will provide a child with treatment and school supplies. You can donate from the Easter page on our website.

Our patients don’t have the luxury of grocery stores and eat mostly what they are able to grow. We are so happy that some generous donors made it possible to purchase cows for several of our neediest patients, helping to provide a sustainable food source for them and their families.

Pictured below are two patients receiving their cow. Maskale is a 45-year-old widow from the Shanto clinic site. Her husband died 10 years ago and she supports three daughters by herself. Ergana is from the Boditi clinic site. Both were thrilled with their gifts!

Please keep Ethiopia in your prayers. Normally, the rains would have started by now and the farmers would have planted their crops. However, everything is dry and the rains have not started. This could bring about a food shortage.

With much gratitude for your continued love and support for the needy ones in Ethiopia.

Mossy Foot Project President