NOT an NGO

Zeru hangs out with the boy in their "bedroom," while
Abene sleeps.

One House

Many “aid” programs (not all) are deceptive in what they are really doing. While the government tries to regulate these things, still much of the money raised goes to paying staff, and staff luxuries, rather than actually helping the kids. (I asked one boy in an aid home what he ate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; he reported bread, just bread.) This was the same report of all the boys who had previously been in that particular house. The house does however provide shelter and sends the boys to school. There are a small handful of boys who live in the house now, and at a glance, they appear happy.

When I asked Club Anbesa if they were interested in living there, they all unanimously agreed that the Aid House was a fraud and not a good place; that though there are funds they are not used to help the kids.

Simply said, we must be careful how we help. We are all accountable to God.

 “Project” vs. People

While many NGOs (non Governmental Organization) and Non-Profits are around to help these kids, it was discovered while beginning Club Anbesa that more people are interested in working for a project or program more than working for the people they are serving! When Jesus came to earth He did NOT form a business or organization. He was a man among men and encouraged us to go out and love people, not projects.

 

By looking at the boys individually and understanding them each on their own merits, we can more effectively serve and love them, rather than simply put them into a pre-fit mold to “help” them. From the beginning, this has been our intention. We are serving PEOPLE, not a PROJECT!