With your support, we give families—especially their children—monthly supplies tailored to their needs.
You can read their stories, see their photos, and hear their heartfelt thanks on the next page.
Just 25 Euros a month can make a real difference.
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Thank you for walking this journey with us.
Hailemariam Tadesse
Meet Mr. Hailemariam, a 70-year-old retired worker from an umbrella factory.
He is married and has two children, and the family lives in a tiny four-by-four-meter room.
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Mr. Hailemariam suffers from polio, which has left him unable to use his legs.
This illness, along with a very limited income and the added challenge of having a deaf daughter, has left him and his family in deep poverty. His limited movement and inability to work have also taken a toll on his mental health.
Your support can make a significant difference in their lives.
Ayalew Bezabeh
Meet Mr. Ayalew, an 83-year-old who struggled to make ends meet on his retirement income, so he worked for many years as a house guard.
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Now, he is too sick and weak to continue working and has no source of income.
We are seeking support to provide for his daily needs and medical treatment.
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Your help can ensure Mr. Ayalew receives the care he desperately needs.
Aynalem Weldeyohannes
Meet Mr. Aynalem, a 65-year-old former construction worker.
Years of hard labor have left him with an injured left leg, and an accident caused him to lose his right eye.
Mr. Aynalem is alone, without any relatives, and can no longer
work. He relies on support from local churches for his survival.
Your help can provide Mr. Aynalem with the care and assistance he desperately needs.
Debabe Tola
Meet Debabe, a widow who lost her husband a few years ago. Since his passing, she has raised her two children by working in the garbage cleaning business.
Now 65, Debabe suffers from severe hand pain and can no longer work. One of her children has a mental illness, adding to her challenges.
She is currently unable to afford even a small amount for rent.
Your support can provide Debabe and her family with the stability and care they need.
Bezu Ayalew
Meet Bezu, a 30-year-old mother of three from northern Ethiopia.
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After facing persecution, she was left behind by her partner with children aged 11, 6, and 2.
To support her family, Bezu resorts to begging, as she cannot afford to rent a room and instead shares space with others in similar situations. She also
struggles with asthma and heart disease.
Your support can help Bezu and her children find a safe home and access the medical care they need.
Kidist Kumsa
Meet Kidist. She is thirty-two years old and lives with her husband and one daughter. Kidist was on the way to having a second child, but she encountered a very complicated situation. Her baby passed away, and she was left with a disease caused by lupus. Lupus attacks her body’s immune system, which is meant to protect her from diseases. Because her body has no natural resistance, she is always sick and requires constant treatment, which, of course, costs a lot of money.
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Her husband works a small labor job, and the family is in a very difficult situation.
We need your support to help this family with her treatment costs.
Lebua Gebreselase
Meet Lebua. She is sixty years old and the mother of two young daughters, left behind after her husband passed away years ago.
She paid a high price to raise her children, working temporary and low-wage labor jobs. However, the physical toll of her hard work has now caused her severe back pain, making it impossible for her to work any longer.
As a result, she has had to resort to begging in order to cover her expenses.
Your help will provide support for her and her children to survive.
Kasechi Moges
Meet a 23-year-old girl who has been suffering from nerve disease for four years, causing her hands and feet to fail.
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Abandoned by her husband, she couldn't continue her education and has no relatives or friends to support her.
Your help can provide her with the care and assistance she needs to rebuild her life and pursue her dream.
Debritu Abebe
Meet Debritu, a 69-year-old mother who lost a leg to leprosy.
She used to work at an umbrella factory but is now retired.
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Due to her low income, she cannot afford the medical treatment she needs and
struggles daily to survive.
Your support can provide her with the necessary medical care and assistance for a better life.
Zeneb Abate
Meet Zenebu, a 60-year-old mother of three who is unable to work due to medical problems. With a very low income, she has fallen into deep poverty and is now homeless.
Thankfully, someone has given her shelter to keep her and her children off the streets. However, feeding and educating her children remain her biggest challenges.
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Your support can help Zenebu provide for her children's basic needs and ensure they have a chance at a better future.
Taye Gurmu
Meet a 66-year-old father of two children, who a few years ago, was diagnosed with epilepsy.
The complications related with epilepsy affected his nerves, leaving him unable to walk properly.
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He also suffers from diabetes. With his small retirement income, he cannot afford the intensive physiotherapy, medical
treatment, or even the basic necessities to feed his children and support their education.
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Your support can help provide this family with the medical care and assistance they desperately need.
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Ferew Weldhawariat
Meet Ferew, a nearly 60-year-old man who lost his left foot after years of suffering.
With no relatives to help, he relies on the kindness of those around him for his daily needs.
He shares a shelter with someone but struggles to
meet his basic necessities.
Your support can help provide Ferew with the stability and care he needs to improve his life.
Laila Mare
Meet Layila. She is about fifty years old and has three children: two sons and one daughter. Her daughter has already left to live on her own, but the two boys are still living with her.
Her husband passed away seven years ago, and she is trying to support her children with a very small income by pushing herself physically.
At the same time, the house they live in is someone else's property, and she may have to leave in the near future.
Layila is under great pressure from her family because she converted from Islam to Christianity some time ago. Her physical condition is also poor due to all of this.
Your help would definitely make a significant difference in providing her with stability.
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Lisanework Kassabel
As a young man, Merigeta Lisanework heard the message of the gospel and experienced a life-changing call to serve.
Filled with courage, he began preaching and teaching the gospel in the parish where he worked. His boldness in proclaiming the truth brought persecution not only to him but also to fellow believers in Christ.
At one point, his opponents tied his hands and feet and threw him off a high cliff. Against all odds, he survived and was found alive after two days of searching.
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Kebebush Derilo
She is a mother of three children, and her third child is a 2-year-old infant. The child suffers from muscular dystrophy, which causes difficulties in the body's muscles.
At this age, the child is unable to move, speak, or eat properly, and is dependent on breastfeeding from the mother.
The mother’s income is extremely low as her husband works as a daily laborer. Because of this, the mother has a limited ability to work, and even though she has tried to earn a sufficient income to support her family, she has not been able to do so due to her child’s condition. She is unable to support her family properly and does not have the means to provide adequate care.
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You help will support Kebebush extremely to provide her care properly.
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Tsege Girma
Meet Tsege.
Tsege is thirty-six years old and has no family or relatives.
She was always working to cover her expenses and was constantly busy.
However, she developed heart disease and is no longer able to work.
She has no daily food and nothing to cover her treatment costs.
Your help would mean a lot to her in this situation.
Help Asnakech and Her Family Find Hope
Asnakech Shitu is a 50-year-old mother living with her husband and their two young sons, aged 7 and 9. Due to serious challenges, her husband is currently unable to work, and the family has no stable income. They are temporarily living in borrowed shelter, as they cannot afford rent on their own.
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Asnakech and her husband are growing older and facing health difficulties, making it hard for them to care for themselves or provide for their children. Despite their hardships, they continue to do their best to support their boys.
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With your generosity, we can help this family find stability, access basic needs, and ensure the children have a chance at a better future.
Please consider making a donation—every contribution makes a difference.
Extend a Helping Hand to Etenesh Hailu
Etenesh Hailu is a 65-year-old woman with no immediate family to care for her. She once lived with her sister and relied on a small pension to get by, but now her health has taken a serious toll.
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Etenesh suffers from high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol—all of which require ongoing medication. On top of that, she battles severe arthritis, which has left her with limited mobility and unable to care for herself.
Her current financial situation makes it impossible to afford the full treatment and support she urgently needs.
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We invite you to join us in supporting Etenesh. Your generosity can help provide her with the medical care, medication, and dignity she deserves.
Let’s stand with her in this time of need.
Stand with Negusse and His Family in Their Time of Crisis
Negusse Yilma is a 67-year-old husband and father of three. In his younger years, he proudly served in the military, and after his service, he worked for many years as a house painter and builder's assistant to support his family.
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Negusse is a devoted follower of the Orthodox faith and has always worked hard to provide for his loved ones. Sadly, he is now severely ill—unable to stand or walk—and his condition has pushed his family into deep poverty.
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This family is in urgent need of support to cover their basic monthly essentials such as food, shelter, and medicine. Together, we can help restore dignity and stability to their lives during this incredibly difficult time.
Please consider extending your compassion through a donation.
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Your support can bring him hope and his family.
Support Teklemariam in His Time of Need
Teklemariam Irige is a 74-year-old man who dedicated many years of his life working in the BEBEKA agricultural industry until his retirement.
He is a father of five and lived a full life with his family before the passing of his beloved wife.
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Now in his later years, Teklemariam faces the challenge of being unable to care for himself and relies on one of his children for support. Despite these hardships, he continues to find strength through his faith—he has accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and completed basic Christian teachings at the Kelebet Congregation in Mekanisa.
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We at Destiny Family have welcomed Teklemariam with open arms, offering him the support he needs. With your help, we can continue to provide him with essential care, dignity, and comfort in this season of his life.
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Please consider donating to help Teklemariam live with peace and security. Every contribution counts.
Help Sada Sanqe with Dignity and Hope
Sada Sanqe is a resilient 70-year-old woman who has endured heartbreaking loss.
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After her husband passed away, she was left to raise their four children alone. Her eldest son later became the family's main provider—until tragedy struck again, and she lost him too.
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Now facing her golden years without a steady income, Sada also battles ongoing health issues, including diabetes, which requires constant care and medication.
At Destiny Foundation, we’ve welcomed Sada into our family—but we can’t meet all her needs without your help.
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Your donation can provide Sada with the essentials she deserves: medical care, daily support, and the dignity of a secure life. Please join us in standing by her.
Support Chaluma Shasho and His Family
Chaluma Shasho, 38, is a devoted father of one, with another child on the way. Originally from Kefle Ha Ha, he came to Addis Ababa in 1999 seeking treatment for an eye condition. Despite numerous visits to various clinics, his condition worsened. With the support of his relatives, he eventually underwent surgery at a private hospital. Tragically, the operation left him completely blind.
For the past two years, Chaluma has been unable to work and has remained at home, entirely dependent on others for daily tasks. The loss of his independence has taken a deep psychological toll on him.
His wife is the sole provider for the family, earning a modest income by selling coffee on the street. With a second child on the way, the family is facing severe financial hardship.
Your support through Destiny can make a life-changing difference for Chaluma and his family. Every contribution helps them take one step closer to stability and hope for a better future.
Support Zebdia Shame
Zebdia Shame is a 70-year-old woman and a devoted follower of the Qalahiwot faith. She is a mother with no children or close relatives to care for her. For the past 20 years, she has been living with a nervous disorder, relying on regular medication to manage her condition.
For some time, a kind-hearted individual helped support her as much as possible. Sadly, after that person passed away, Zebdia has been left with no one to assist her—except for the occasional help from neighbors who provide her with food.
Currently, she has no means to afford her medication and has been forced to stop treatment altogether. She now lives in a shelter, in urgent need of support and care.
We believe that with the help of Destiny and compassionate donors, Zebdia Shame can regain access to the medication and dignity she deserves in her later years.
Mitiku Muluneh
Ato Mitiku Muluneh was born in 1937 in Kolfe, Addis Ababa. He is now 81 years old. He lost his father when he was very young, leaving his mother to raise him alone in deep poverty. With no resources to support themselves, Mitiku was forced to join the military in order to help his mother and himself. However, due to his Christian faith, he was dismissed from military service. Shortly afterwards, his mother passed away, leaving him completely on his own.
For many years, Mitiku survived through daily labor work, which was his only source of income. Now, at his advanced age, he is no longer able to continue such work. As a result, he faces severe poverty and loneliness.
We have agreed to welcome Mitiku into the Destiny family, to embrace him and provide the support he needs.
Aster Angegi
Her name is Esther. Although she does not know her exact age, she is estimated to be in her fifties. Esther was separated from her relatives and came to the city about thirty years ago. She accepted the Lord and became a Christian at Gima Kale-Hiwot Church. Later, she moved to Addis Ababa, lived near Kolfe, and became a member of Mulu-Wongel Church.
Esther was born in the countryside. She is uneducated, unmarried, and has no family, children, work, or property. Because of this, she has faced many hardships. Her eyesight and voice have weakened, and she has struggled in every part of her life.
Without a shelter and unable to pay rent, Esther was forced to sleep on the streets. This caused serious health problems. She pleaded with us for help, and we are committed to supporting her by covering her housing needs each month. Although her situation was difficult for others to manage, we listened to her with respect and agreed to continue guiding and supporting her in every way we can.
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