Meet Caltu
Ethiopia
Caltu is the youngest in her family and lives in a one roomed mud house. Her father makes fifteen birr (less than one pound) per a day but it is not a stable income so they are not always sure if they will have food regularly. Caltu’s mother does earn an income. Caltu was walking with no shoes as she did not own any and the family have no support from their relatives or others. They have no bed in their house but sleep on the ground and they do not have proper toilet facilities. Caltu enjoys going to school and loves to study, both reading the alphabet and counting numbers. Her favourite game is handball which she plays with her friends. She speaks Afan Oromo very well, which is the local language.
Where Caltu 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 Caltu . 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 Caltu 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.
