Posts by Andy Warren
How do we do Healthcare?
We are often asked “Is Ethiopia ACT a clinic or a hospital? Do we have clinicians on staff? What is the role of short-term medical teams? How do we provide care?” Ethiopia ACT provides very little direct medical care but instead employs a support model, following closely with beneficiaries to provide the basic physical, financial…
Read MoreACT Founder’s Story
“When I die, I want to make sure my children will be taken care of and that I will have a proper burial.” When ACT started in 2002, before any treatment for HIV was available, this was the answer Andy and Bev Warren often got when they asked someone dying of HIV/AIDS what they needed…
Read MoreJoyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Dear Friends, I started brushing my dog’s teeth this year. We both enjoy this equally, which means not much. Today, while I knelt on the bathroom floor struggling to force the toothbrush between the dog’s clenched teeth, I wondered, “Why am I doing this?” Have I lost my mind? Is it because I love the dog? …
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