Sunday, May 26, 2013



The following information can be found At Elshadaicd.org

Elshadai Child Development Organization (ECDO) is a licensed indigenous non-profit organization in Ethiopia supporting dozens of needy children.  Our mission is to free children from poverty and to empower them in the name of Jesus by supporting their physical, academic and spiritual development.  Many of the children who come to us lack adequate nutrition and access to health care so when they are registered in our program we make sure that they have access to our daily feeding program and that treatable illness are addressed.

After these basic physical needs are met, we believe their greatest need is the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.  Therefore, we hold a weekly Bible teaching after school where sponsored children can come and learn about the Bible and most importantly, about their Savior, Jesus Christ.  They participate in Bible readings, story telling, crafts, dramas, singing and praying.

Our hope is that they come to understand their value and purpose from a biblical perspective.  Sponsor children also receive a quality education.  We believe that this is a key component in freeing these children from poverty.  In Ethiopia, children whose parents cannot afford to send them to private schools often do not have opportunities to further their education after high school and are, therefore, trapped in generational poverty.  However, with the education they receive through ECDO, these children will be equipped to pass national exams after high school so that they can continue on to higher education.  This will enable them to find jobs that will allow them to be self-sufficient and one day, maybe sponsor a child in need!  Though the implementation of both relief and developmental efforts, we have seen incredible improvements in each child's physical health, spiritual development and academic success.
Many children in the Akaki-Kaliti sub-city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia lack proper nutrition and health care and do not have the opportunity to attend school.  By being a child sponsor, you are giving one child the opportunity to receive food, health care, the message of Jesus, an education and the chance at a brighter future.
These children are not able to attend school before entering into the sponsorship program.  Over the past few years, we have seen amazing progress in the children’s health, academic success, and spirit after finding relief through this sponsorship program.  Thanks so much for offering the gift of hope to yet one more child!
                                                                                                    Lisa, communications director


Join us in the fight against poverty!  There are 15 children still waiting with great hope for a family to sponsor them. (refer back to the previous post for pictures of the children along with their profile)

Please pass this information on to anyone you know.  Feel free to link the blog address to your facebook page.  followinggodsvision.blogspot.com

Check them out on facebook, Elshadai Child Development Organization, and see what a difference your support will make.  Their cheerful smiling faces radiate JOY and HOPE.  These children know God is providing a FUTURE for them because of you.

Thank you for your help!!  email me if you have any questions or if you're interested in sponsoring one of the children.  onefamilyonemission@gmail.com

 

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