Contact: David Archer, All God's Children International, 503-927-6641

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 29, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- After ABC television moved the bus and unveiled the Watson's new home on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the life-changing results of the show were only beginning half-way around the world. For the 1,100 orphans and vulnerable children who attend school at Hedase Elementary in Ethiopia, the makeover of their school by AGCI's mission team -- and featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition -- will change lives forever.

"It was such an honor to build the new library, restrooms and play fields for the children of Hedase," said Hollen Frazier, Executive Director of All God's Children International. "But our work for these bright, eager and resourceful children has just begun. For many of the students, the paper and pencils we gave them may be all they have for the year. Today we need to fill their empty library shelves with books to provide a quality education, which will truly transform their lives with a brighter future."

With the theme of "Give an Education: Transform a Life," All God's Children is raising funds to fill the Hedase School library with books, and signing up monthly sponsors to help provide ongoing support of orphans who need food, shelter and the required uniforms and school supplies to attend school in Ethiopia. It only takes as little as $1 a day to make a meaningful difference in a child's life.

Currently only 40% of Ethiopian children have a chance to attend school, and only 18% of the country's children are educated past the 5th grade. Even more startling is the fact that 80% of Ethiopian women can't read. AGCI's efforts are making a difference. Due to the recent improvements at Hedase, the school's K-8 program has now expanded to offer children an education through 12th grade.

Additional information on Hedase and ways to give can be found online at www.AllGodsChildren.org/hedase.

About All God's Children International:
Founded in 1991, All God's Children International passionately serves the world's orphan and vulnerable children by offering hope through the life-changing ministries of adoption, orphan care and missions. Each year, AGCI unites 150 orphans from around the world with their forever families across the United States. Through AGCI's Hannah's Hope orphan homes, children are provided medical care, education, ministry and safety while waiting to be placed in loving homes. Additionally, AGCI provides orphan care for children without families, family preservation projects, and short-term missions. www.AllGodsChildren.org