Meet Dawit

Aged 9, Ethiopia

Dawit lives with his siblings and parents. His mum has a problem with her leg and struggles to walk. His dad tries to provide for his family on some daily labour work, but like many of the local families can't manage to make ends meet. Dawit is a brilliant young boy, who has ambition. He  is a bit shy but so loveable and well behaved. He was so pleased that to help him and his family he was accepted into the Stand By Me Bekoji school. This means he will not only receive a good education but also quality food, medical checks, school clothes, shoes and materials. Dawit loves a game of football. Each Sunday he attends church services.

Where Dawit 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 Dawit. 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 Dawit 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.

Stand by... almost there...