Male born 2009, found at approximately 1 month of age in Oromo on Harari border, reportedly found with another, similar age, baby boy. Adopted in 2009 to the USA through Adoption Avenues (USA) via SOS Enfants Ethiopie’s Centre in Harar / Harer (SOS Infants Ethiopia) and Toukoul Orphanage. Finder and witness named Sara/Sarah Mumed and Meriam Noura.
Submitted by Adoptive parent searching for Ethiopian family of child
Child’s Information
Gender of Child male
Ethnicity of Child UNKNOWN
Additional information about child’s ethnicity Searcher findings indicate he was found in Oromo on Harar border, reportedly found with another baby boy
Year of child’s birth 2009
Ethiopian birth Name of Child Nesibu (we believe given by person who found him)
Name of child at the time of adoption Toukoul
Ethiopian family members’ names unknown
Age when child entered care center or orphanage 1 month
Year child entered a care center or orphanage 2009
Age of child at adoption 0-12 months
Year child was adopted 2009
Number of siblings/cousins adopted with the child 0
Number of siblings/cousins adopted to other families 0
Additional information about siblings unknown – searcher findings that another similar age (1 month) baby was found with him at same location
Additional information about the child Right side inguinal hernia when brought in to care. Dimples, two birthmarks (small spot) on back right hand and on right buttock.
Adoption Agency Information
Adoption agency through which the child was processed Adoption Avenues (USA)
Additional adoption agency information Worked with SOS orphanges, SOS Enfants Ethiope (Toukoul in Addis et al)
Ethiopian representative of adoption agency Radu, Abebe
Other adoption agency workers related – Mr. Ferez
Country to which the child was adopted USA
Receiving country representative Radu, owner
Orphanage/care center #1
Orphanage or care center through which the child was processed SOS Infants Ethiopia
Orphanage or care center representative SOS Enfants Ethiopie’s Centre in Harar – Harar
Region of orphanage or care center Harari Region
Zone of orphanage or care center Harari – Harari Region
City/Town of orphanage or care center Harar (or Harer)
Additional information about this orphanage or care center Kebele 19 Administration (Amaressa) issued documents, Sealed: Harari People National Regional State, Hakim Area Administration Office Harar
Orphanage/care center #2
Orphanage or care center through which the child was processed Toukoul Orphanage
Orphanage or care center representative SOS Enfant Ethiopie, Addis Ababa
Other orphanage or care center workers Aster (administrator), Ferez
Region of orphanage or care center Addis Ababa Region
Zone of orphanage or care center Addis Ababa – Addis Ababa Region
City/Town of orphanage or care center Addis Ababa
Information for Abandoned Children
Name of person who found the child Mrs. Sara/Sarah Mumed
Relationship or title of person who found the child Administrator at Bureau of Women’s Affairs – Border Harar/Oromo
Region where child was found Oromia Region
Zone where child was found UNKNOWN zone
City/town where child was found UNKNOWN city or town
Police Officer involved with the case not sure: Inspector Melaku Meje
Others who assisted the child Mrs. Meriam Noura (witness)
