What We Do
Four pillars of support for the most vulnerable children and families in Gondar and Debark.
Gondar and Debark Cities, with their surrounding villages, are among the identified areas for high destitute and vulnerable children, students, single mothers and patients. The targeted operation areas and beneficiaries are selected in collaboration with implementing partners and government stakeholders.
Practical experience of the organisation in the selected project areas shows that there is still a gap in solving social and economic problems of these beneficiaries.
Home for Tomorrow
Offering a home for as many street children as possible is at the heart of everything we do. Today, YenegeTesfa runs several shelters for children between 8 and 17 years old.
The children live together here as one big family. Each shelter has a shelter dad to look up to, a mum who makes them feel at home, and a big sister and brother to learn from. These shelters are not just buildings - they are places of belonging.
Educational Support
Education is one of the most powerful tools we can give a child. One day, the children we support will be the future of Ethiopia - and a strong education gives them the foundation to build that future.
A good education brings self-esteem, better career prospects, and a broader understanding of the world. With knowledge, children build opinions, form views, and learn to interpret life around them. Our mobile school offers street-proof materials, training, and coaching tailored to the needs of vulnerable learners.
Medical Support & Health Services
Many of the children and families we serve cannot afford basic medical care. We provide vouchers and direct support to ensure that illness does not become a death sentence for those with nothing.
In the last year alone, we have provided medical coupons to 193 critically ill children from poor families who could not afford clinic fees or the medication they needed. We plan to expand this reach further in the coming years.
Income Generating Activities
We help young people, single mothers, and vulnerable families to integrate into society and build independent, sustainable livelihoods.
In the past year, we successfully trained 92 single mothers and a number of poor farmers, providing them with seedlings for onions, tomatoes, and peppers. The mothers now have the means to feed themselves and generate income through selling their produce - a genuine transformation in their daily lives.
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Your donation directly funds shelters, schooling, medical care, and livelihoods for those who need it most.