Outside the local mosque, not far from our Bethany School in Ethiopia, a young boy was wandering alone in the rain. He was crying and looking for his mother when someone noticed him. The young boy told them his name was Khalid.
Outside the local mosque, not far from our Bethany School in Ethiopia, a young boy was wandering alone in the rain. He was crying and looking for his mother when someone noticed him. The young boy told them his name was Khalid.
Clothes mean more to our children than just a way to be fashionable. Most of the children from the community have never owned new clothes. One of the students who got a new uniform is Carlos. When he was given his new pair of trousers to try on, he couldn’t stop smiling.
“I like this uniform. My brother looks nice and so do I. We could even work in an office!”
Rahel was one of the first students to join our Bethany School in Ethiopia in 2006. Rahel thrived at school, she was enthusiastic about her studies as she knew this was her opportunity to break the cycle of poverty for herself and her family.
Obed joined our Mercy Home in 2013 where he as surrounded by love and care, he received medical treatment when needed, nutritious food daily and a life-changing education.
“The children under Stand by Me are so blessed. They can go to school without any worries and stresses. They have friends (sponsors) from other country, and they are so happy and proud of it.”