Traveling to Ethiopia

Welcome to Ethiopia: Your CHC Travel Guide

Get ready for an unforgettable journey! This guide will help you prepare for your trip, understand Ethiopia’s culture, and make the most of your time visiting Children’s HopeChest programs.

Quick Facts

💡Fun Fact: Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee—so yes, you’ll likely experience some of the best coffee in the world!

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Population

~99 Million

Capital City

Addis Ababa

Life Expectancy

68 years

Currency

Ethiopian Birr

Country Size

About twice the size of Texas

Languages

80+ languages (most common: Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Tigrinya, Sidama)

Religion

67% Christian, 31% Muslim

Top Exports

Coffee beans

Government

Federal Parliamentary Republic

Poverty

Over 4.5 million vulnerable children

How-To Travel Guides

Travel: Why it's Important, How to Share Your Story, and Ways to Make an Impact

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Before You Go: Required Steps

*Please print, sign and notarize this POA & Memorandum of Understanding and return to travel@hopechest.org at least four weeks before your trip. This must be done even if a parent or parents are traveling with the minor.

Good to Know Before You Go

Destination Inspiration

Books & movies to help prepare your mind and heart for your partner visit:

  • When Helping Hurts in Short Term Missions by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
  • Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton
  • PovertyCure (docuseries with Michael Miller)
  • Town of Runners 

Find your CarePoint in Ethiopia