This document provides information about Encourage Ethiopia, an organization that aims to empower vulnerable families in Ethiopia through holistic care including health care, day care, job training, small business loans, and spiritual support. The organization's vision is to transform families living in extreme poverty by partnering with local communities and churches. Specific programs outlined include family sponsorships that provide daily necessities, healthcare, nutrition, and education. The staff and board are introduced, and reasons for supporting the organization are given.

1. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
A D D I S A B A B A

2. Health Care Needs
(Medical Care, Health Support)
Free Day Care
(@ our Ministry House)
CommunityDevelopment
(EmpoweringCommunity)
Families
ChurchSponsors
EthiopianGov’t
Community
E N C O U R A G E
E T H I O P I A
Empower
Families

3. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
OUR VISION
Families transformed and empowered among the
most vulnerable in Africa
OUR MISSION
To create hope, sustainability and
encouragement for those families living in extreme
poverty, by partnering with local communities and
churches and establishing holistic care through job
skill training, health care, Christian discipleship
and day care facilities, giving families dignity and a
promising future.

4. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
Family Sponsorships: What does it provide?
Each Family Receives:
• Free day care so mom’s can work (ministry house)
• Ethiopian staff who deeply care for families
• Healthy nutrition and Supplemental food
• Micro-enterprise small business support
• Support Groups and Church Support
• Early childhood education
• Community Development and Trainings
• Sharing Jesus relationally
• Health care & hygiene
• Job Training
• Clothing
Cost is $140 per family per month

5. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
WHO WE ARE HELPING:
We desire to help those vulnerable single mom’s who are
currently living in extreme poverty. These are the poorest of the
poor. Many are currently begging on the streets with their
infants or living on less than $25 per month. We are looking at
long term solutions where families begin to create their own
sustainability and are not dependent on hand outs.

6. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
WE BELIEVE:
We believe each person deserves dignity, and the hope that
Jesus demonstrated. We believe each person here in Ethiopia
has the abilities and strengths to accomplish great things. We
believe that the local community and churches working
together with Encourage Ethiopia can bring long term health
and sustainability to families who are vulnerable to the cycles of
extreme poverty.

7. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
WHAT WE DO:
Empowering families (single mom’s) - Young kids are cared for, and
mothers are given the opportunity to find work and create sustainability
for their families. This is accomplished through a day care ministry
house and staff of caregivers, nurses, social worker and others.
Providing Support - Helping families thrive by providing much needed
nutrition, health care, clothing, counseling, life-skill/Parenting training,
and other support where needed.
Microfinance Loans - Empower individuals and communities with job
skill training, and small business loans, helping to create long-term
sustainability for each family.
Spiritual support – Bringing Christ’s hope to each person through small
group support and mentoring by partnerships with local churches and
the local communities.

8. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
WHAT EACH FAMILY RECEIVES:
• Five days per week children will continue to be provided Breakfast,
Lunch and a Snack, as well as a daily vitamin supplement. For those
children who are identified as being underweight and undernourished,
they will receive an extra meal daily that focuses on providing micro-
nutrition and protein. Families will also be supplied with 100 kg of Teff
per year, 8 litres of cooking oil per year, and infant formula as needed.
Special food support will be given in critical situations.
• Children will also receive clothing. Clothing will be distributed two
times per year, with one time being near Christmas and the other
being 6 months later. 2 pairs of trousers each year, 4 t-shirts per year,
4 pairs of socks per year, 4 pairs of pants per year. 1 pair of shoes will
also be distributed to each child per year as well as 1 jacket.

9. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
WHAT EACH FAMILY RECEIVES:
• Children and their families will receive yearly medical checkups and
medical treatment free of charge.
• Continued enhancement of the well-being of impoverished children
and their families by providing personal hygienic materials for all
registered beneficiaries and their families. This will consist of the
distribution of 3 soaps every 6 weeks, hair oil 4 times per year,
Vaseline 4 times per year, water purification tablets and 1 comb and 1
nail clipper per year. Children will also be bathed at the facility on a
scheduled basis.
• Continued promotion of holistic transformation by providing psycho-
social support and counseling for families of enrolled children. This
will be enhanced by home visits on a regular basis.

10. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
WHAT EACH FAMILY RECEIVES:
• Continued empowerment of parents and guardians by delivering life
skill, parenting and vocational trainings for parents and guardians of
children in the program. These parents and guardians will also be
assisted in finding employment opportunities.
• Continued encouragement of micro-savings and micro business
through savings education, seed money and management of savings
accounts.
• Micro-Grants will also be provided to mothers for whom a small scale
micro-business might seem appropriate.

11. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
OUR STAFF WHO WILL CARE FOR EACH FAMILY:
Country Director: Zelalem Cherenet - Overseeing all ministry in
Ethiopia.
Social Worker: Visiting each family and making sure each families
needs are met. At the center full-time.
Nurse: Someone who is working with each family on any health issue
and medical care needed.
Daily Care-Givers: Local women who have a heart for Christ and for
caring for young kids.
Accountant: Key position making sure all guidelines are followed and
funds are used correctly.
Cook: Making sure kids have healthy food during each day, and meals
for mom’s if needed.
Guard: Keeping the compound safe and secure for children.

12. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
Ethiopia Board
Zelalem Cherenet - General Manager, (BA Education English), Masters
work – community development/holistic care – Ethiopia Theological
College
Sibilu Bodja - Bethany Christian Services African Director - MA
Development –
Girma Derebew - Pastor in Full Gospel Church - BTH (Bachelor of
Theology @ ETC)
Wondemenh Baye - Area Director Ethiopia Young Life, Musician,
Diploma in Design
Lulit Getachew – Business Owner, Diploma Business Administration, IT
Graduate, pilot license.
Nathan Demissie -Business owner - Advanced Diploma in metal
technology, (theology degree @ ABC - Addis Ababa Bible College),
Auditor
Addis Ashagre (Internal Auditor) - Accounting Diploma – IT Masters -

13. E N C O U R A G E E T H I O P I A
WHY GIVE?
• Be a part of changing lives in Ethiopia
• Empower Single Mom’s
• Protect and Support Young Children
• Provide Day Care so Mom’s Can Work
• Job Skill Training
• Help Create New Jobs Through Micro-Loans
• Spiritual Support to Families
• Creating Long Term Sustainability So Families Are
Not Reliant On Handouts Continually
• Give Online at www.EncourageAfrica.com