Street Children Caretaking

  Ethiopia

Addis Ababa,  Awassa

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: We are always looking for people who can help us find new and innovative ways to educate and create positive influences in the behaviors of street children living in the rehabilitation center and in the streets.At the present we have eight boys in the rehabilitation center.

Mercy Ministry Happy Children Home a local NGO whose mission is to rescue children off the streets of Ethiopias capital city, Addis Ababa, mercy ministry happy children home is created to do its part in reaching the street kids in Addis Ababa at present we have eight boys in the rehabilitation center, other works are tutoring poor kids that is done once a week at one site there are around 20 kids in this program. The other program is providing the necessary equipment such as school fee, uniform and all the
necessary school materials for 15 kids while they live with there parents

Additionally, volunteers can assist in fundraising efforts and creation of related
programs/events.

Qualifications: Ability to work in group, having a passionate heart to street kids.

Cost in US$: 10 per day

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17 - 60

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ethiopia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Mercy Ministry Happy Children Home's Mission Statement: Mercy Ministry Happy Children's Home is a non profit organisation, founded by a diverse group of Ethiopian youth. Our mission is to provide care and support to the underprivileged in urban and rural Ethiopia. The following are the main focus areas of the organization: * Encourage further education to the poor by supplying school fees, school supplies, and the family support needed to get the children back * Provide the basic provisions for the street kids in Addis Ababa to prepare them for a brighter future. * Conduct prevention measures to stop the spread of HIV / AIDS in rural Ethiopia. Provide care and support to HIV/AIDS patients and orphans.

Year Founded: 2004

Mercy Ministry Happy Children Home is a Christianity based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.