By Yonas Mamo | Executive Director, alignAfrica
Real Hope, Real Change , Thanks to You
Dear friends,
Warm greetings from rural Ethiopia!
Over the past three months, your kindness has continued to open doors for children who, just a short time ago, faced real barriers to education. Thanks to your support, our team has been able to reach more schools, more students, and more families with hope and practical help.
In April and May, we provided school kits to 350 children, filled with exercise books, pencils, and solar-powered reading lights. For many of these students, this was their first time owning learning materials of their own. Their smiles told us everything.
One moment that deeply moved our team was meeting Tsehay, a bright 12-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a doctor. When we gave her a notebook and a storybook in her native language, she hugged it like a treasure. With a gentle voice, she said, “Now I can study at home too.” This is what your generosity makes possible—not just supplies, but self-belief.
We also trained 10 community-based volunteer teachers in child-friendly teaching methods and helped host two learning camps focused on supporting girls in science and mathematics. These safe spaces allowed girls to build confidence, ask questions, and feel supported by women role models from local universities.
As we prepare for the next phase, we’re getting ready to renovate two rundown classrooms before the rainy season begins. Our goal is to make these spaces safe and welcoming so that children stay in school and thrive.
None of this would be possible without you. Thank you for believing in the potential of every child, no matter where they live. You are part of something real and your impact is growing, one story, one child at a time.
With heartfelt thanks,
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