Ethiopian Ties

Heritage tours for Ethiopian adoptees & their loved ones

Ethiopian Ties

Heritage tours for Ethiopian adoptees & their loved ones

Ethiopian Ties

Heritage tours for Ethiopian adoptees & their loved ones

2026 Ethiopia Tour

Request Information

Why Ties?

Supported by our dedicated Ties team before, during, and after travel, we take pride in crafting opportunities that allow you to reconnect with people and places important to you, while connecting with a community who share similar life experiences.

Through curated travel experiences, personalized support, and community connections, we’re here to walk alongside you.

Our trips help adoptees reconnect with their roots, deepen cultural understanding, and embrace their unique stories.

We understand adoptees because we are them.

Itinerary

YOUR TIES PROGRAM MANAGER

Rebecca Blessing

Rebecca joined Ties in 2017 and became the Guatemalan Program Manager in 2019. In her more than twenty years in child welfare and adoption, she's assisted adoptees and families at all stages, from initial applications to heritage journeys. She's spoken globally on child welfare and adoption issues and has advised organizations and governments on comprehensive child welfare and adoption policy. Today, you can find her in Denver, CO where she is also an adjunct professor, a yoga teacher, and is currently working on a novel.

Please note: Rebecca may not travel on every trip.

Image of Rebecca Blessing, Ethiopian Ties Program Manager.