Doing My Part
Honestly, I’ve been hearing about Ethiopia for quite awhile now. My sister-in-laws visited for the first time when I was dating my now-husband. I saw the pictures. I heard the stories. It mattered, but it didn’t really change anything for me. Five years later, I met Henok. He sat across from me at a kitchen table and told me about Carry 117. It all clicked. I learned about his process, his vision and his hopes for the company. As I listened, something changed. There’s just something about a story becoming real that ignites acti
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#PrayforKorah
It’s been 54 days since the tragic trash landslide. You may be wondering what’s going on Korah these days . . .
There are no more police.
It’s no longer flooded with visitors.
The mourning, for the most part, has ended.
No longer is anyone trying to clear the trash that covered the homes.
People are back in the dump scavenging for food because hunger doesn’t subside.
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New Normal
One week ago today, the sun rose over Korah, revealing utter tragedy. A landslide of trash, had swallowed a large portion of the community, burying hundreds alive.
Everyone in this community directly or indirectly benefitted from this trash dump. They either ate from it, or they collected recyclables to sell in order to survive.
The trash that once kept them alive, became the reason they died.
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Feeding 400
Thank you to the many churches, organizations, and individuals who have generously donated to what’s going on here in Korah.
We wanted to update you with how we plan on using your funds:
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The Aftermath
Late last night, the village of Korah experienced a devastatingly large trash landslide at the biggest garbage dump known as "Koshe." Hundreds were injured, and hundreds more were trapped underneath the trash (according to different unconfirmed estimates). Rescue crews worked side by side with community members to dig out people who were buried alive. There were reports of people who had been buried under the trash that were calling for help from their cell phones. Along with reports of faint voices heard calling for help beneath the trash.
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UNDONE
As I am reflecting on today, we had a SHOUT meeting after school and Miss Bohinc talked about her experience in Ethiopia, Africa. This changed my life completely. She shared pictures that took my breath away, and shared heartbreaking stories. This made me feel a little selfish, having so many clothes and shoes and family, where children there are orphans, have no shoes, and are begging for someone to pay attention to them. I hope I can get involved in the future, and go on a mission trip to Ethiopia someday.
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The Nudge That Left Me Awestruck
My love for Carry 117 all started when Melody Workman, from Sandals Church, reached out to me and asked if I would be willing to head-up a Carry 117 merchandise table at a church gathering. Without hesitation, I jumped at the opportunity—mainly because I didn’t want to disappoint her. I had no real knowledge about the organization, but the name rang a bell from a prior gathering that was hosted to raise money for the Carry 117 compound in Ethiopia.
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DESTINATION: ETHIOPIA #117TRIP
Have you ever wanted to go to Africa?
Have you ever wanted to fully experience a different culture?
Have you ever wanted to drink a cup of coffee in the country where it was first discovered?
Do you have a desire to learn more about yourself, God, and the world?
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4 Reasons We Do The #117Tour
Three years ago, we never thought Henok would get a visa to the United States of America. Getting a visa to the United States is no easy task.
This week, he just completed his third Carry 117 Tour in the USA.
6 weeks.
8 states.
9 flights.
11 cities.
15+ presentations.
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