Meet Birtukan
Ethiopia
Birtukan lives with her mother and younger brother in a one room small house in Bekoji town. Birtukan's mother works as a cook in someone’s house to earn a little money for the family. Even though she is working hard, she cannot afford to send her children to school and feed them. Birtukan was accepted into our school.She was a malnourished child for her age when she joined us. However, she is now much improved. Birtukan enjoys going to school as she likes to learn new things every day, play with other children and have a hot lunchtime meal. Birtukan likes to play dodgeball. She likes the colours white and green. When she grows up, she wants to go to college and become a teacher.
Where Birtukan 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 Birtukan . 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 Birtukan 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.
