Female adoptee, born 1991, is searching for her Ethiopian family. At just a few days old, she was found at the street close to the German embassy in Addis Ababa, wrapped in a sheet. She was reported to have band on her hand or arm with the names Rahima Tarirga. She was brought to the Black Lion Hospital then to Stichting Afrika Care Center. She was adopted at 4.5 months of age to Netherlands through Stichting Afrika.
Submitted by Adoptee
Child’s Information
Gender of Child Girl
Year of child’s birth Born in 1991
Name of child at the time of adoption Shashitu
Ethiopian birth name of child Possibly Rahima Tarirga
Age of child at adoption 0-12 months
Year child was adopted 1992 Year of Adoption
Additional information She has a notable birthmark at left upper arm.
Relinquishment or Abandonment Information
Age when child entered care center or orphanage 0-12 months
Year child entered a care center or orphanage 1991
To the best of your knowledge, child was Abandoned
Region child(ren) found Addis Ababa Region
Zone child(ren) found Addis Ababa Zone
City/town child(ren) found Addis Ababa
Details of child(ren)’s abandonment A baby girl, just a few days old, was found at the street close to the German embassy, wrapped in a sheet. She was reported to have band on her hand/ arm with the names Rahima Tarirga. She was brought to the Black Lion Hospital. She was adopted at 4.5 months of age.
Adoption Agency Information
Adoption agency through which the child was processed Stichting Afrika (Netherlands)
List adoption agency workers with titles if known Mr Alemu / Alemu Tadesse
Adoptive Country Netherlands
Orphanage/care center #1
Orphanage or care center used in the adoption Stichting Afrika Care Center
Region of orphanage or care center Addis Ababa Region
Zone of orphanage or care center Addis Ababa zone
City/Town of orphanage or care center Addis Ababa
