Meet Kassech!

After Kassech’s dad passed away, life became full of challenges. The primary burden to take care of the family fell on her mother. The family of three was living in a single rented room. Shortly after Kassech lost her father, she joined the Addis Ketema Carepoint where she was able to receive support with education, health, hygiene, food, and encouragement.

After taking the Ethiopian General School Leaving Certificate Exam, she was unable to join preparatory school because she did not get a high enough grade. She then chose to join the college diploma program, which requires monthly fees for transportation, classes, and books. This was another burden for her mom because she couldn’t afford to pay the school fees. The carepoint
decided to step in and helped provide further educational support. Unfortunately, the carepoint was unable to continue paying for college after two years due to not having enough money, so we began searching for scholarship opportunities. Beza University granted Kassech a scholarship to cover 30% of her fees, and the carepoint was able to cover the remaining 70%. Kassech was challenged, as most college students are, to find the right program for her. After guidance from the CarePoint she decided to get a degree in Accounting and Finance.

She recently graduated from Africa Beza University College, and is currently working at Hawassa Industrial Park as a Quality Controller and is making 3,000 birr ($105) per month. She is also in the process of trying to get a promotion, and is planning on going back to school to get more education. By obtaining her degree and getting a good job she is able to help take care of her family as well. When we asked her to express how she feels about getting a degree and a job, she cried and said, “Let God bless you. Teach me and show me true love. I will make it my principle aim in life.”

We're so thankful for stories like these that show how sponsorship can truly change a child's story!  May God continue to work like this in the lives of all the children at Addis Ketema.