This statistic is startling. Having just returned from there, I can tell you that slums are everywhere. In fact, I've referred to the entire city as a 'shanty-town.' But I had now idea the statistic was that high. All the more reason we need to focus on helping the orphans and widows of the city through the programs we offer. Many of you have asked when the next trip will be: October 2009. Please let me know if you're interested in going. 

I can't help but ask the questions, "What if I was born in conditions like this?" "How would I escape?" "How would my children have futures?" "What opportunity would I need from others to help me raise my standard of living?" Below are some pictures of the slums from our trip. The first picture is of a woman smearing fresh cow-manure into the containers that make injera in order to see them. Next time you complain about your job, think of her.