Welcome back to another exciting episode of The River Foundation Podcast! Today we are joined by our long-time friend, Abraham Fiseha, for the first of a two-part episode. Abraham shares his incredible story with us; he speaks about his poverty-stricken childhood growing up in Ethiopia, followed by opportunities for education, success, and world travel. We hear about the work he does with Youth Impact, and how Abraham continues to net-weave and create opportunities not only in his own life, but in the life of others.

Episode Highlights:

[1:35] Abraham tells us what it was like growing up in Ethiopia. "For the first 12 years of life, I walked barefoot."

[4:07] "Go look at the map and tell me you don't want to go there!" We learn the sacred connection between Israel and Ethiopia, and the history of faith in the region where Abraham grew up.

[6:18] "As I started to walk away, he followed me." Abraham explains how a barefooted kid from Ethiopia ends up in Kentucky.

[10:01] "It was love at first sight." You'll want to hear about this incredible net-weaving experience.

[11:16] "The way it happened was a miracle." Given the right opportunity, Abraham was able to accomplish something he never dreamed would happen for him.

[13:51] "When I was a junior in university, I got a phone call…" Abraham's net-weaving journey continues when he gets a surprise phone call.

[17:11] Abraham shares a remarkable love story.

Episode Resources:

Youth Impact Ethiopia

Ethiopia Impact

Lalibela, Ethiopia