Fields of Promise was founded in April of 2006 by Steve and Pam Zicker. After adopting a four year old from Ethiopia in 2005, they felt called to move to Ethiopia as a family to the northern part of Ethiopia, the Tigray region, to the capitol city of Mekelle.



The Zicker family of six moved to Ethiopia in July of 2006 . Their kids were 5,6,8,and 9. Steve taught at Mekelle University Veterinary School in partnership with a US Government grant while Pam  homeschooled the kids and used her clinical social work skills to assess community needs and seek out sustainable ways to make an impact in Tigray.   A long-term relationship with an indigenous NGO, Operation Rescue Ethiopia (ORE) was launched in 2007, as well as plans to continue to support veterinary development in the country through the veterinary school.

It was an amazing year for all six Zickers. That incredible year, combined with the $70,000 in donations that were given in response to their invitation to friends and family to join them in adventure, launched Fields of Promise (FOP). Since 2007, Pam has volunteered as the Executive Director which involves making about two trips per year to check on programs, evaluate further needs, and deliver supplies.   

They have enjoyed seeing so many others join the FOP team by travelling to Ethiopia, becoming faithful donors, or serving on the Board of Directors. Steve and Pam both believe that God can use anyone who is willing to be His hand and feet, and encourage others to live outside of their comfort zone and watch what God will do.