Banchu's Family

Losing her mother at just three years old, Banchu has faced hardship from an early age.

After being raised by her father and leaving school at 15, Banchu moved to Addis Ababa to find work as a domestic worker. Over the years, she gained experience as a cleaner, cook, and daily laborer while working hard to support herself. After getting married, Banchu and her husband settled near the garbage dump, where they have continued to face challenges finding stable employment. Today, Banchu earns what she can by baking injera and washing clothes for others, but caring for her young son makes it difficult to find consistent work.

Banchu and her husband are working hard to provide for their two children. Her husband works as a security guard, but his physical disability limits his opportunities, and their income is often not enough to meet their family’s needs. Despite the challenges she has faced, Banchu remains determined to support her family and create a more stable future for her children.

Monthly sponsorship will provide Banchu’s family with holistic support such as food, housing, medical care, spiritual care, counselling, education, health and life skills training, income generation and business development opportunities. Being part of HFK’s Family Empowerment Program will also give this family an opportunity to participate in many of our youth, daycare, education, and community programs.

Current Need per Month $300:  Sponsor $300 per mo. | $150 per mo. | $75 per mo.