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Blessing the Children International
Company type
501(c)(3)
Founder
Keith V. Strawn
Headquarters
Kawkawlin, Michigan
,
U.S.
Blessing the Children International (BCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that engages in Christian missionary work in Ethiopia, Africa. According to the Urban Institute, BCI is classified as an "International Relief" organization.[1][2]
BCI built and operate the BCI Academy, the Adana Children Center, and support orphaned and impoverished children through a foster care program.[3] In addition, BCI hosts mission teams to Ethiopia throughout the year.[citation needed]
BCI partners with several ministries[which?], individuals, and organizations to effect its work in Ethiopia. Their strategy is to work through and equip local churches in Ethiopia to carry out the work of the ministry. In 2009, BCI partnered with 5 local churches in Debre Zeyit, Ethiopia. Working with Ethiopian church leaders and staff, the neediest orphaned and impoverished children are accepted into the Adana Children program and placed in homes with loving families. BCI raises support through donations, copy writing, print work, teams, and a child sponsorship program.[citation needed]
^"Urban Institute - National Center for Charitable Statistics". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
^"Blessing the Children International Programs". GoAbroad.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
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