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2-27-13 / Max and his Contest Winning Essay!
A Young Boy named Max recently wrote an outstanding essay that won a contest on behalf of OMO CHILD. We wanted to share his essay: Thank you Max! From The OMO CHILD Team Once upon a time there was a boy … Continue reading
1-25-13 / Steve McCurry Expedition: Omo Valley 2013
Steve McCurry in the Omo. Steve McCurry, legendary photographer, will be hosting a photography expedition to the Omo Valley in Ethiopia this Summer. Dates: August 4 to August 14, 2013 This once in a lifetime expedition with Steve McCurry will … Continue reading
Posted in Ethiopia, General, Omo Valley
Tagged Africa, african, child, children, donate, Ethiopia, Help African Children, Kara, Kara Tribe, Lale Labuko, McCurry, Mingi, Non-Profit, Omo Child, omo child foundation, Omo Valley, photography, save children in southwest Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, Steve McCurry, tribal Africa
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10-10-12 / KPBS Interview with Dwane Brown
Dear Friends, Please watch this Interview: John Rowe interviewed by KPBS Thank you and Enjoy! OMO CHILD
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Tagged Africa, african, child, children, donate, drought in southwest Ethiopian, Dwane Brown, Education, Ethiopia, Hamar Tribe, John Rowe, Kara Tribe, kpbs, Mingi, Non-Profit, Omo Child, omo child foundation, Omo Valley, pbs, pbs.org, Southwest Ethiopia
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9-30-12 / Back from the Omo, Ethiopia
Kara Children, Dus Village, Southwest Ethiopia. Photo: John Rowe. Dear Friends, It was an extraordinary summer. In July, we were invited to attend the Kara tribal ceremony to end “Mingi” or the killing of cursed children. After four years … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, african, child, children, donate, Ethiopia, help, John Rowe, Kara, Kara Tribe, Mingi, Non-Profit, now, omo, Omo Child, omo child foundation, OMO CHILD Shelter, Save African Children, save children in southwest Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia
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8-23-12 / Kara — End of Mingi Narrative by Stephen Wallace, M.D., J.D.
Wonderful narrative written by Stephen Wallace, M.D., J.D. who traveled to Dus Village with OMO CHILD for the historic Kara- End of Mingi Ceremony. The first time Mingi was explained to me I found it hard to believe. What society … Continue reading
Posted in Mingi, News, Omo Child
Tagged Ethiopia, Kara Tribe, Mingi, Omo Child, Omo Valley
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8-20-12 / OMO Child, Co-Founder John Rowe Receives Award
Our Co-Founder, John Rowe received an award on July, 14th from South Omo Zone Chief Administrator, Molloka Wubneh Toriche. OMO CHILD was awarded for it’s role in stopping infanticide in the Kara tribe in the Omo Valley, Southwest Ethiopia. English Translation: Certificate … Continue reading
Posted in Ethiopia, Mingi, Omo Child, Omo Valley
Tagged Ethiopia, Kara Tribe, Mingi, Omo Child, Omo Valley
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8-16-12 / Historic Kara “End of Mingi” Ceremony
Sebastian, our Co-Founder’s assistant traveled to Ethiopia to help photograph and document the historic “End of Mingi” ceremony. These are some of his wonderful comments about the pictures he snapped on the historic day. Sebastian: “The July 14th ceremony held … Continue reading
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Tagged Ethiopia, Kara Tribe, Mingi, Omo Child, Omo Valley
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7-14-12 / Mingi Eliminated in the Kara Tribe Offically!
Hello Friends, We are very excited to announce that Kara tribal elders have offically ended the practice of Mingi in their tribe today, July 14th. There was a large ceremony held in Dus Village today to offically end the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ethiopia, Hamar Tribe, John Rowe, Kara Tribe, Lale Labuko, Mingi, Omo Child, Omo Valley
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