Meet Tolera
Ethiopia
When Tolera was very young, his mother sadly died during childbirth. After her death, Tolera’s father remarried and Tolera now lives with his father, stepmother and younger brother in a rented one roomed mud house in Dembi Dollo. Although his father works hard as a daily labourer, the family struggle to makes ends meet and they could not afford to send Tolera to school. Affording new clothes, shoes or regular food was a daily struggle. Today Tolera attends the Stand by Me Abdi Academy where he receives two meals a day, clothes, shoes, healthcare and a life-changing education. He loves playing football. He attends church every Sunday with his family. He is a friendly boy who enjoys spending time with his school friends.
Where Tolera 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.
Why Stand by Me?
How your donation is used
92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Tolera . 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 Tolera 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.
Not sure yet?
Ask us anything. We’ve helped sponsors change 1000s of kids’ lives, and we know it can be a big decision. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
