Electronics are VERY expensive in Ethiopia. The government taxes 100% on certain items like cars and electronics. Because of this owning a computer is an extreme luxury that many cannot afford. One of our sponsored families is in college. She is studying engineering and is in her last year. She told Monte when he was there
Read MoreWe are in the midst of planning a dinner and silent auction for December. In preparation of the event, the Alexander kids came up with a great idea to help make money for Korah! They have been creating bracelets nonstop this week. The originally thought was to sell them at the fundraiser, but a friend on
Read MoreHi, my name is Isaac and I just turned 12 years old. I am the oldest of eight kids. Five of them were born in Ethiopia. My parents started a nonprofit to help the families that live in Korah, Ethiopia. The people there dig through the trash dump for food. We help 49 families through
Read MoreThis post was written by a dear friend of one of our board members. She was recently in Ethiopia and visited Korah. I (Tisha) asked her if she would be willing to share her experience with us. She agreed… 27 days ago my heart changed forever. I cannot type this without crying. My kids
Read More*** THIS FUNDRAISER IS NOW OVER *** If you lived on less than a $1 per day, you wouldn’t have the luxury of buying things like, deodorant, soap, Band-Aids or shampoo. Not having proper hygiene can result in many different medical issues. That is the reason we have started this fundraiser. To bring hygiene and medical items to
Read MoreTHIS FUNDRAISER HAS ENDED! We are so thankful for the $2,000 that was donated!The rainy season in Ethiopia starts around the 2nd week of June. It’ll last for 2 months. Two long months. Some of the families living in Korah only have blankets draped over wood for protection. That is their home. Their only protection
Read MoreEach month the Pastors go to each sponsored family and see what their needs are for the coming month. When they visited last week they found that two families were sick. Because these families have sponsors, they were able to get the help that they needed. Below are pictures and an email that Tesfaye (one
Read MoreThe whole family is sponsored through our program. It is $40/month for each family. On occasion a family that is needing sponsorship will need more because of their situation. If this is the case it will be noted in the family’s profile. Of the $40, $35 goes directly to the families. This money covers their food and rent
Read MorePlease meet Kibnesh and two of her four children… She is a widow with four children. Their names are Shewangizaw Melkamu (20 years old, he dropped out school in grade 8 because he had to go out to search food for the family), Kelemwork Melkamu (17 years old and in grade 11), Aregawi Melkamu (15
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