A new beginning at Abdi Academy

Each year, we are privileged to welcome children into our care who urgently need support and deserve the chance of a life-changing education. In September, we opened our doors to 40 new children at our Abdi Academy in Ethiopia. 

Two of the newest pupils are six-year-old twins, Bonsa and Bona. Three years ago, their father passed away due to illness, leaving their mother to care for five children alone. Their living conditions are very humble, living in a two roomed mud house and sleeping on the bare floor together, using old blankets and clothes for warmth. 

Unable to work due to her poor health, Bonsa and Bona’s mum begs on the roadside while their elder sister works to provide for the family, but her labour bears little fruit and the family often struggle to afford the necessities. Without an education, the twins would have no way of escaping poverty, but now they have hope. 

Since joining our Abdi Academy, the twins have received school uniforms, regular meals and health checks. With a great education they are now on their way to reaching their full potential. And not only do the twins benefit, but so does the whole family as the burden to provide for their needs is shared and their mother receives vital healthcare support. 

Bonsa and Bona love heading to school each morning where they are enjoying learning the alphabet and how to count. Both share the ambition of becoming doctors and with the right support and their hard work, we believe this dream can become a reality 

Bonsa, Bona and our newest kindergarten children at Abdi Academy have settled into school life, excited at the chance to learn. In time, we believe the opportunity of an education and the family support from the school will benefit them all and help them rise out of poverty.