Friends of Orphans and Vulnerable Children is working in one of the poorest zones in southern Ethiopia with a mission to educate and support orphans, vulnerable children and widows in Ethiopia.

FOVC's goal is to end the cycle of hunger and poverty for these children by providing quality education, food, shelter and medical assistance. In 2010 EOR was proud to donate significant financial support enabling the construction to start a large well designed orphanage compound. This project includes sleeping area, bathrooms and kitchen facilities. In the summer of 2010 EOR raised the reminder of funds needed for the project. The orphanage compound was completed in November 2011.

Other supported projects included the "Widow's Hope Project", purchase of 67 hen/rooster couplets and livestock. Malaria is a concern in this area and multiple EOR sponsored fundraisers hope to raise money for life saving Mosquito nets. EOR is thrilled to have them as a partner and look forward to supporting their groundbreaking work in Southern Ethiopia.