Bontu and Lemane October 2023

In August Elizabeth found little Bontu (7) living on the street with other displaced people. She was orphaned and had no one. Elizabeth reached out to her and with Charis support has put her with Hawi and grandma where she is now very happy and going to school. What a transformation!

We thank God that we have been able to sponsor 9 children to go to school again this year offering them hope and a future.

Last week Elizabeth came across a 12-year-old girl, Lemane, on the street, traumatised and alone. She has come with a displaced group from a neighbouring region at war. She was lost and said she had been separated at some point from her mum and sisters. She had been through a harrowing near rape experience. And so, Elizabeth asked if Charis could help Lemane. Of course, we need to help her, and Elizabeth has put her with grandma Mulunesh. Look at the transformation of Lemane below - Elizabeth has been spending time with this week helping her emotionally and spiritually, buying her new clothes, new school uniform and registering her in school. May God bless Lemane's future with hope and love.

Please pray for the ongoing difficult situation in Ethiopia. For safety for Elizabeth and Zenabu as they make their pastoral visits. For Bontu and Lemane as they adapt to a new life and the many more children who are innocent victims of these terrible conflicts.