The Awassa Children’s Project (ACP) promotes sensible, culturally responsible international development aimed at assisting children and families primarily orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS. ACP is a grassroots Illinois non-profit organization (501 (c) 3) formed in 2001.

The Awassa Children’s Center provides housing, food, healthcare and education to approximately 100 orphans. The Vocational Training Center provides 100 adult students 1-year certified program in Computers, Woodwork, Electrical work and Metal work. The Environment – Using solar panels for electricity, planting trees to help reduce soil erosion and developing clean water for the Center’s children and students.