Families needing sponsorship
Please 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 years old and in grade 9, he is in the picture) and Abel Wubshet (6 years old and in kindergarten, he is in the picture too). Her husband passed away from Tuberculosis. Mom has diabetes, high blood pressure and elephantiasis. They rent a house for $20 each month. Their biggest needs are house rent, food and educational materials. Their sponsorship is $40 per month.
This is Gedamu…
Gedamu Bahiru is blind. He has been blind for 12 years. He has two children, Simegn Gedamu (10 years old and in grade 1) and Minalachew Gedamu (6 months old). His wife’s name is Serkalem Shumetu, she washes clothes for another family. He begs to help the family financially. The house they rent is $20 per month. Their biggest needs are house rent, food and school fees. It is $40 a month to sponsor his family.
