Giving Tuesday is here! Elevate Orphan is thankful for all of you who are supporting us! For those of you who are new, welcome! Our mission is to love orphans as our own, by raising our children to know Christ first and then to go out and change the world. We currently have ten homes and seventy children who have been adopted from government orphanages. Elevate Orphan is a ministry serving both Orphans and Widows. It is entirely managed by Ethiopians for Ethiopians! We strive to provide a forever family for each child so that they may become the Godly future leaders of Ethiopia, living in their communities without the stigma of orphans. We work with local churches to bring a Christ-centered community around our families so that they are supported and loved, and we get to personally invest in each child and have a firsthand seat to their growth.
For this Giving Tuesday we are highlighting our recent graduates. In this season, we had two graduates from a University and six from high school. The high school graduates all plan to continue on in school and attend a university. We are so proud of our students' hard work this year! Read more and get to know our graduates below!
College Graduates
Enguday Woldemichael has been with us since 2012 - 2022 G.C. She is a Civil Engineer, so she wants to build and improve her skill to another level in her profession. ''I like about Elevate Orphan how they treat, love, and guide us as a family, and I have a lot of respect for that.'' ''I joined Elevate Orphan when I was in grade 8th. After that, I joined a private school until I graduated from high school. When I look back on my life, I had a perfect life. Having a family next to me and the care, support, and love they gave me was a blessing because it was pure love. I was a high school student, then preparatory, then went to university, and now I am a graduate. I am so blessed!'' ''I graduated in 2016 from high school and in 2022 university.'' Now I am going to start a new life on my own I have moved to different places in my life. I think this qualifies me as experienced in starting a new life. Starting over has a great feeling though it is a little bit scary. But one thing to be sure of is that it won't be scary because I know I am always in God's presence and walking in his love. I believe He will lead me and hold my hands no matter where I go.
Meklit Tesfaye has been with Bring Love In for the last 11 years. She was a grade 8 student when she joined Elevate Orphan. She worked hard on the academic and other aspects of her personal life. She graduated from Hawasa University in the field of Chemical Engineering this year, and she has studied the field of Management simultaneously. She has been studying for five years. She was active, studied hard and engaged to Christian fellowship in the university. It was amazing and has been a long journey in Elevate Orphan, In which I was always amazed about the family I had. More especially, my mother, she already filled the gap that I filled and is my blessing. Additionally, Elevate Orphan staff helped me grow in my academic and spiritual life and on the transformation of my behavior. So, I was the one who was able to share this golden opportunity and got productive life because you gave an opportunity to find safe food, live in safe place and learn in a private school and I appreciated the way you guided me in fruitful spiritual life. Finally, I have no words to express all my journey in this organization. I would like to thank all journey church members again and Elevate Orphan. "Now, I am going to start a new life on my own. I have already started a job, and starting a new job is exciting, but it made me a little bit nervous on the first day, and now become normal. Generally, I'm excited about new things, exposure to a new environment, and the opportunity to start a new life. Now, I want to continue my education with a master's degree and develop my carrier."
High School Graduates
Haimanot Moges has been with Elevate Orphan since the commencement of the orphanage 11 years ago. She wants to study Marketing Management at the university. She is going to turn 20 this year. Himanot Moges is a passionate young girl who is preparing to join university. Even though she has passed through different traumatic events during her childhood, she changed the situation for the better. She is resilient and become the owner of a built- up self-esteem. She accepts her past and chose to walk forward. ''I am passionate about experiencing new environment other than my village/city"
Elsabeth Alemayheu has been with Elevate Orphan for 11 years. She wants to pursue her Psychology Degree from university. She will be 20 years old this year. Elsabeth Alemayehu is a God loving young girl. Though she has enough reason to have a distorted image about herself, God and to this world, she chose to remain happy relying on God. She chose to rejoice in the lord. As a result, she is mentioned among her age met as a counselor and advisor. She loves to read her bible and attend spiritual gatherings.
''I am passionate about meeting new friends from different cultures and background and joining the evangelical student fellowship programs."
Haimanot Tesfaye is a 21 years old girl, she has been with Elevate since beginning of the organization. She wants to study the field of Economics in the university. Haimanot is a confident young girl who she has a great self and world view. She show maturity in her day today life. She is focused in her vision and work hard towards achieving her goals.
"I am passionate about peruse my dream of field, I am excited to explore different experiences, meet different people from different background. I am also expecting to meet new friends and join student fellowship in the university."
Yedidya Moges is a 20 years old girl, she has been with us for the last 11 years. She wants to study the field of Dental Medicine.Yedidya is an energetic young girl who worked hard towards her dream. Though, she has been passing through different hardship since her childhood, it doesn't hinder her to be an excellent in her academics and other aspect of her life. She is focused towards her dream.
"I am passionate about peruse my dream of field, I want to see other city different from my city and explore different experiences, I want to grow and serve others spiritually by engaging in the student fellowship."
Tigist Getachew is a 19 years old girl, she has been with Elevate Orphan since the beginning of the organization. She wants to study the field of Architecture in the university. Tigist is a humble girl who has teachable heart. She is responsible for herself and her Youngers. She I s an artist who love painting and paint beautiful pictures.
"I am passionate about peruse my dream of field, I am excited to meet new friends from different cultural and religious background. I also expect to grow in knowledge, understanding and become more aware of the new environment. I want to meet new friends and grow spiritually by join student fellowship in the university."
Eyosiyas Mina 18 years old but who looks like he is much older. Eyosias is determined to face life at its fullest and take lesson from his childhood to rise again and shine. By saying "the greatest glory in living not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall". Eyosias is devoted to computer science and striving hard to be self-sufficient and eagerly looking for making a difference in tech world. He wants to be a rich man who contributes back to the societal problems.
"I am graduated from high school this month. Joined bring love in from governmental children transition center eight years ago when I am grade 5 student, and since then I enjoying living here with my Elevate Orphan families.As I am Computer enthusiastic since my early grades, looking forward to study software engineering. And I am also interested to study Business beside software engineering to equip myself for managing my future tech company."
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