Food Program a GO!

Can you help us?

Our monthly projected food program cost is $65

I will send out the $40 to start up this program this month, plus the $35 for the boys training jersies.

I will also send out the $65 for the first month's program costs...

As well as the $125 + $9 sending fee which is sent out every month for other general uses.

After this month our club Savings will be down to $0

Can you help in the upcoming months to provide a meal for the boys attending school?

It will provide a small income also for the boys who do the work.

It will help the boys who are now enrolled in school... in school.

It will unite the boys of Club Anbesa

It will show the love of Christ by caring for the lambs.

If the program goes well, we may be able to turn it into a small business start up also for the boys.

To donate, go to:
http://www.clubanbesa.blogspot.com/p/donations.html

* This food program never got off the ground. One reason was funding, unfortunately, but the bigger was mismanagement of funds in general- the proposed budget was not per month, but rather per week, which was neither feasible at the time, or logical for cost. We are still trying to re-structure both the food program and Club Anbesa for more transparency on the ground and better management.

Food program projection & boys first day!

Manager Yibe has contacted me with the latest update on food program projected costs.

Here is the short version of our monthly projected costs to feed the 15 boys who are now enrolled in school, plus their monthly school fees.

4 of the older boys were able to register in grade 2 and 11 younger boys registered in grade 1. Their first day was yesterday! Combined their monthly fees are only $13, plus small costs for additional pens, etc. as need arises (this will come out of the small money we send extra every month)

Now for the food program. We have discussed with the coach and boys about a program to feed the students so they are not tempted to leave school (to work, or because of hunger) which has happened in the past with some of the boys who had gotten education opportunities)

This will cost approximately $40 to start the program (for stove, dishes, etc.) and about $65 to run month to month.

The neat thing about this program is that the club boys will prepare the food and do all the work, and get paid for their work. This will feed the 15 students. This is only a projected cost, and a pilot program.

Please praise God with us that we are able to have a roll in these boy's lives and pray that the love of Jesus will be revealed more and more in the boys' hearts. Also that we will be able to implement this new plan to ensure further sustainable future for Club Anbesa!

(If the plan goes well, we may be able to turn it into a business or income generating project!)

Also pray that the boys are successful in school to give them more sustainable opportunities for their future and for their community acceptance!

To Donate to this project, click on the "Donate" button and mention what you would like your funds to go towards. To find out more about how Club Anbesa is doing or financial specifics on this or other projects, email Christina at ZerusPlace@gmail.com

Matwes Photos!

Here is Matwes in yellow shining manager Yibe's shoes. This is his second job which he has financed himself!
He has also expanded his little box of goods for sale to a whole table of goods for sale!

Look at this wonderful face. He is so honest and a good kid. He has just enrolled in primary school where he will study.

Flight!

This is relevant to Club Anbesa only as it may have an impact on the club's future.

I have decided to begin flight training to become equipped for missionary aviation. This, of course, would have a benefit for Club Anbesa perhaps on several levels.

One: more income to make a bigger impact

Two: more frequent visits, oversight, work, and supply delivery

Three: possible training for the boys which could impact their future employment.

PLUS we will be able to go beyond just the one group of Ethiopian street kids, and we could make a difference in more lives at more times for less money. this would be a huge deal. We could fly out a group of people for short term missions to visit the boys even.

More updates coming as they happen.

Food and school...

Today I have received an update from the Club Anbesa boys!

Several of the boys have registered for classes yesterday and today, more will register tomorrow!

Manager Yibe is discussing with Coach Amara about starting the feeding program for the boys to eat before class.

The box we sent out should be arriving very soon!

One boy, Tariku, needs your prayers especially. He has not been participating well, and been irresponsible with the opportunities and mercies been given to him. We are effectively giving him a 2 week period to shape up or be penalized as many boys wait their chance for opportunity while this one boy squanders his chance month after month and warning after warning.

It will be good whatever the turn out as all the Club will see that we take their hard work seriously.

New pictures coming soon of the boys!