Orphan Support Program

Orphan Support

ENAHPA: Our Goal, Our Partner

The AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia has caused an unprecedented tragedy among families and communities. An estimated one million children are orphaned, and the the traditional social support fabric is stretched to its limit. Poverty and the social stigma attached to HIV have left these children alone and homeless.

To mitigate the unimaginable suffering the children endure everyday, ENAHPA has begun an exciting and wonderfully rewarding orphan sponsorship program that will provide them with food, clothing, shelter and educational assistance for a mere $20-$30 per month. ENAHPA's key partner in this endeavor is the HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support Organization (HAPCSO), located in Addis Ababa’s Kolfe Keraniyo community, an area where up to 90% of families earn less than $9.40 monthly.

The immediate needs of Ethiopian orphans are great, however, through this initiative you can save and change a child's life forever. For more information on how to sponsor a child, make a donation or volunteer, please contact Michael Ellison at mailto:mikellis@mike-e.org

ENAHPA kicked-off this undertaking in 2005 with twenty-one "Friends of Ethiopia” agreeing to sponsor children at $30 per month, annually. Additionally, students from Detroit, Michigan’s Northern High School initiated a youth-driven fundraising campaign, collecting $2,000 in just four-weeks to support their extended Ethiopian family. The program expanded to include nearly 20 additional high schools that participate in Detroit’s Citywide Student Council. The Student Council leadership is currently working to raise $15,000 prior to ENAHPA’s 3rd Annual Medical/Surgical Mission in Ethiopia, May 21- June 5. It is truly inspiring to see children helping children.