We want to do everything we can to support the communities in the coffee-growing regions of the world

WE’RE CURRENTLY SUPPORTING COMPASSION IN ETHIOPIA WITH INCOME GENERATION FUNDING GRANTS FOR FAMILIES

CHILDREN ARE BORN INTO POVERTY

Compassion support children living in some of the poorest communities in the world. Their caregivers are often trapped in a cycle of poverty because they can’t afford education or the resources to start a business.

FACT: 23.5% of Ethiopians live below the national income poverty line.

INCOME GENERATION TRAINING IS EMPOWERING

We are helping to provide 863 caregivers with start-up funds and training to start their own small businesses and develop a sustainable source of income for themselves.

BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT WILL BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOREVER

Once the families have a profitable business, income can be invested into their children’s education and into growing the business further. Children will be able to focus on their education and, in the future, run their own business or find employment, breaking the cycle of poverty.

PROGRESS MADE SO FAR

Here is Bedru’s mother from Diredawa Kalehiwot who makes and sells Enjera (a local bread made from Teffe).

A caregiver is running a mini shop on his compound. He obtained a loan of £45.50 (3,000 ETB) from the Self-Help Group for his business. He gets £60.50 (4,000 ETB) of profit per month from his business.

Abel’s mother is engaged in poultry production. Her son attends the Compassion centre at Diredawa Sabian Luteran Church.

After receiving her second loan of £76 (5,000 ETB) from the Self-Help Group in June 2022, this care giver has been able to expand her business to earn a profit of £30.50 (2,000 ETB) per month and save an extra £1.50 (100 ETB) each month as well.