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Family Strengthening

Shinshicho Celebrates the Arrival of Donated Medical Equipment

YongFu (Payton), before rehabilitation.

Orphans & Vulnerable Children

The Peace House Angels

Amy Trotter, Holt International

Adoption

Two Organizations Join Forces for the World’s Most Vulnerable Children

Jung Henin, artist and director of "Approved for Adoption", stands in front of a photo of Harry Holt during a tour of Holt's main office in Eugene, Oregon.

Adoption

Approved for Adoption

Orphans & Vulnerable Children

The Greatest Gift

Family Strengthening

New Love. New Hope. New Family. New Life.

Family Strengthening

Shelter From the Storm

Adoption

Family Foundations

Jane Atkinson, the Provost at Lewis & Clark College, says that Dr. Ha deeply valued education. Even during his time at Nike, Jane says Dr. Ha would scold professional athletes who had prioritized sports over education, and he is rumored to have lectured Tiger Woods for squandering the opportunity to earn a degree from Stanford. During his time as a professor, Dr. Ha often silently put students through school, sometimes even scouting foreign students who wished to study in the U.S., and helping to pay their tuition.

Orphans & Vulnerable Children

Honoring Dr. Joseph Ha

Courtney Young (center) with her biological aunt (far left), grandfather, mother and another aunt.

Adoption

No Fairytale Ending

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In 2025, Holt sponsors and donors helped:
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  • Provided 6,884 post-adoption services for adoptees and families

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