Out of every $40,
$39 goes to the Child Sponsorship Program in Ethiopia
Hope In View’s child sponsorship program is based out of the capital city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in two of the poorest communities in this city.
We practice community-based care of orphans and vulnerable children. Ethiopian social workers and staff make sure every child receives good care. With the help of a host of local volunteers and churches, hands-on administration of the program happens in a variety of settings: on the streets, in homes, in churches, and at our sponsorship office.
With $40 per month, we provide supplemental nutrition, clothing, school fees, health care, spiritual care, social worker assistance, ongoing supervision of the children’s living situations, self-help groups for parents, and more.
The self-help groups provided through your sponsorship give parents or guardians support, parenting training, skills for coping with HIV and other serious challenges, and business training. Through these groups, parents gain much needed support in their community and learn to save their own money to start businesses. They also begin volunteering to improve their communities.
OUR PROMISE
Physical Support
- Quarterly distribution of supplemental food for the child and his/her family
- Other food items such as pasta, sugar, or beans during home visits
- 1 liter of cooking oil every month
- 1/2 liter of hair oil every other month
- Sanitation/hygiene materials (2 bars of soap; female hygiene products as needed each month)
- One full outfit each year (additional clothes are provided at Christmas, depending on Christmas donations received)
- One pair of shoes per year (if we are able, we will provide another pair at Christmas)
- Basic medical expenses are covered as needed, and children receive 1 health check-up per year
Education
- Donation to the local government school that many of the sponsored children attend. This school provides breakfast and lunch and is free to attend. When government schools are not available, the sponsorship program will cover school fees.
- Basic school supplies such as notebook, pen, pencil, eraser
- Tutoring support for children in government schools
- Library at the office
- Rewards for top academic performers
Social and Spiritual Support
- Weekly Sunday school or discipleship classes and learning materials
- Vacation Bible School with Bible study, games, and fun
- Self-help savings group for parent or guardian with parenting, health, business, and financial skills training. Parents also begin to save together to build the capital to start businesses.
- Opportunities for parents and children to receive counseling and one-on-one conversations with staff members to support their well-being
- Quarterly home visits from staff members or volunteers. Additional home, hospital, and school visits are made when needed.
- Access to a social worker to assist with any additional needs
Other
- Birthday gift – provided by sponsor
- Christmas celebration and gift with additional donations from sponsors
- Easter celebration
- Field trip or retreat once per year
