Meet Abdi

Ethiopia

Abdi is an only child. His mother and father divorced and his father moved away. Now Abdi lives with his mother, grandmother and aunt in a rented one roomed mud house. Their living conditions are difficult and they do not have regular food. When Abdi came into our programme he was walking without shoes and his family have no proper bed, kitchen or toilet facilities. Abdi now attends the Abdi Academy where he receives a great education and the care he needs to thrive.

Sponsor Abdi for $30 a month

Where Abdi lives

Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world. Famine, HIV/Aids and extreme poverty have resulted in millions of orphans and a life of hardship for the majority of its population. Nearly one million children are orphaned as a result of HIV/Aids. A lack of investment in education and a high dependency on child labour has left five million children without access to an education. Educational opportunities for girls are lower than boys as they are expected to do domestic work or marry at an early age.

Our two schools, the Bethany School and the Abdi Academy are today providing the poorest children with a quality education, daily food, health care and family support. Our Children’s Village has two family homes which care for orphaned and at risk children.

How your donation is used

92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Abdi. We’ll use the remaining 8% to support the work of Stand by Me and find a sponsor for the next child.

What you receive

When you sponsor Abdi you will receive a pack in the post with his story and photo. Every year you will receive an update about his/her progress, a new photo and at least one communication from him/her.

Real relationship

We know our kids love to receive your letters and write back so we encourage you to write as many letters as you like, along with photos and birthday gifts to develop a genuine relationship.