School Support for 130 orphan children-Addis Ababa

YENGAT BIRHAN CAHRITY ORGANIZATION

                School Children's Report

Project Tittle: School support for 130orphan children   Addis Ababa

4^th Quarter Narrative Report of 2025

 To: GlobalGiving  

 December, 2025

Addis Ababa

Introduction and Overview

Yengat Birhan Charity Organization has made notable strides in empowering marginalized women by providing skills training and economic support. By addressing major challenges and fostering resilience, the organization continues to enhance the well-being of women and their families. Moving forward, Yengat Birhan is dedicated to promoting sustainable change through innovative approaches and strong collaborative partnerships.

Primary Focus Areas Include:

Academic Assistance: Supplying educational materials, organizing tutorial sessions, and providing snacks to enhance school attendance and foster student engagement.

Health and Hygiene Initiatives: Conducting health education programs, distributing essential hygiene products to promote better daily well-being.

Food and Nutritional Aid: Meeting children’s nutritional needs to combat hunger and prevent undernutrition.

Medical Insurance Coverage: Offering health insurance and renewing every year to ease the financial burden of medical costs.

Psychological support: Offering various forms of support and organizing events such as football games to encourage and uplift students.

 Yengat Birhan Charity Organization adopts a holistic, child-centered approach that combines educational support, health initiatives, and nutritional assistance to address the varied needs of vulnerable children and their families. The organization currently serves 135 school-aged children along with their mothers and households, as well as 7 active women engaged in income-generating activities (IGAs). Through this integrated support system, Yengat Birhan seeks to reduce vulnerabilities, including the financial burdens associated with medical expenses. By leveraging community-driven solutions, building strategic partnerships, and implementing innovative programs, the organization fosters resilience and creates sustainable opportunities for learning, growth, and overall well-being, ensuring a lasting impact for both children and their caregivers.

Major Achievements

Educational Support:

Tutorials were paused this quarter as we are in the process of revising our manual to focus on life skills and character development trainings. During this period, we have also been recruiting teachers and preparing the updated manual. Additionally, we provided educational materials support, and the school registration fees for the new academic year were covered.

Nutrition Support:

To enhance food security and improve nutritional intake, each child and their family received one liter of cooking oil and 5 kilograms of wheat flour every other month for all chidren . In addition, during the December distribution, we provided an extra 1,000 birr to support the purchase of chicken for the Christmas holiday.

Health and Hygiene Support:

To support hygiene and well-being, students received hygiene kits—including three bars of 250ml laundry soap and 250 ml of hair oil—every two months. Forty-four teenage girls were provided with sanitary pads, and health education sessions were conducted for children and families to promote good hygiene practices. In addition, the health insurance of all families was renewed in November to ensure continued access to medical services.

Sanitation and Cleanliness:

Liquid soap and hand sanitizers were provided to students and staff before snack time to encourage proper hygiene practices and maintain a clean, healthy environment in classrooms and counseling areas.

Pyhcosocial/Discipleship Support:

This quarter, we continued our focused efforts to support students facing academic or behavioral challenges. Through one-on-one and small group counseling sessions, our team worked closely with each child to identify the underlying causes of their struggles, provide personalized guidance and encouragement, and help them set achievable goals for improvement. These sessions also emphasized building self-confidence and fostering positive study habits. By addressing both academic and emotional needs, we are helping students develop resilience and a renewed sense of purpose as they progress in their education.

Challenges Faced

The organization faced significant challenges this quarter due to rising inflation, increasing costs, and limited financial resources, operating under a reduced budget following the conclusion of a donor partnership. This quarter, reporting our budget cuts and submitting a revised budget to the government proved challenging due to complex communication and approval processes. While strengthened community partnerships and strategic planning have helped mitigate some difficulties, expanding and diversifying funding sources remains a critical priority.

Key Insights Gained

• Financial sustainability is critical; reliance on a limited number of donors increases vulnerability.
• Budget reductions and complex reporting requirements underscore the importance of proactive communication with government and stakeholders.
• Expanding and diversifying funding sources is essential to maintain operations and attract qualified personnel within budget constraints.

Final Reflections

Yengat Birhan Charity Organization has made substantial progress in enhancing the well-being of vulnerable children by addressing critical needs in education, health, and nutrition. These integrated efforts have fostered both academic achievement and personal development. Moving forward, the organization remains dedicated to broadening its impact through innovative strategies and strengthened partnerships.

                         Thank You!