Owen Family-Liberian Adoption

Friday, May 05, 2006

Acres of Hope Adoption Agency

These pictures and information facts are found at the Acres of Hope website, our adoption agency.

Facts about Liberia:
•Area: 43,000 square miles
•Population: 3.3 million (68% is under 15 yrs.)
•Live expectancy: 42 years
•Capitol: Monrovia
•Official Language: English
•Unemployment: 90%
•Illiteracy rate approximately 85%
•Health care virtually nonexistent
After 14 years of war, the Liberian people are ready to move toward a better tomorrow.



The Liberian civil war broke out in 1989 and has been rated one of the most deadly and devastating wars ever fought in Africa. Its wrath left the entire population suffering and thousands of children orphaned. There is no electricity, running water, or mail service. Generators, wells and cell phones are a luxury. The people have been left with a broken and tattered country, and yet the spirit of the Liberian people is extraordinary. They have endured and survived multiple challenges.







Acres of Hope is committed to enhancing the lives of children in Liberia by providing food, medical care, educational opportunity, and a safe, nurturing environment for those in need of assistance.

Acres of Hope has a great resource for more of their pictures. Go to http://www.acresofhope.org/virtualtour.htm

Their organization just opened another orphanange and is in need of items for their orphans. Check out http://www.acresofhope.org/charitable.htm for their current list.

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