Awassa Children's Project Information

The Awassa Children’s Project (ACP) promotes sensible, culturally responsible international development aimed at assisting children and families primarily orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS. ACP is a grassroots Illinois non-profit organization (501 (c) 3) formed in 2001 and supports: 1) The Awassa Children’s Center provides housing, food, healthcare and education to approximately 100 orphans. 2) The Vocational Training Center provides 100 adult students to a 1-year certified program in Computers, Woodwork, Electrical work and Metal Work. 3) The Environment – Using solar panels for electricity, planting trees to help reduce soil erosion and developing clean water for the Center’s children and students. 4) One Love Theatre – an HIV/AIDS Education Theatre company performing for thousands of people throughout Ethiopia each year!