Sponsor A Family

 

Graduation is the goal.

Each family is sponsored through Ordinary Hero with the ultimate goal to graduate from sponsorship and become self sufficient. Here is a look at a family that has been empowered through job skill training and is approaching self sufficiency and sponsorship graduation. We are thankful for our sponsors which make stories like this possible.

Learn about everything from what sponsorship provides to how to send a gift.

Below are families waiting for sponsorship.

Food sponsorship is $62/month. Rent sponsorship is $45/month.

To inquire about more profiles, email Meghan@ordinaryhero.org.

  • Meet Aynalem

    Aynalem Bekele is a 27-year-old single mother raising her three young children. She works tirelessly, going door to door washing clothes to provide. Her children include Yabsira (5), Zufan (5), and Eyerus (6). Although the family faces many daily challenges, the children are in good health, and Aynalem remains committed to giving them a brighter future through education and stability. The family is currently in need of regular sponsorship support to help provide for their basic needs and ensure the children have the opportunity to continue their education and thrive.

    Partner: Endihnew Hope

  • Meet Tinsaye

    Tinsaye Bantiyider is a mother of three who is currently expecting another baby. Her children include Tigist (12), Netsanet (6), and Gebresadik (5). Tinsaye’s husband lives in the countryside and is not present at the moment to support the family, leaving her as the sole provider. With no stable income, she has been forced to beg to meet their daily needs. As her family grows and her situation becomes more challenging, they are in urgent need of a regular sponsorship and assistance with house rent to help ensure her children and new baby have a safe and stable environment.

    Partner: Endihnew Hope

  • Meet Abaynesh

    Abaynesh is 26 and living with blood cancer. Her illness has progressed and she is dealing with severe pain around her body. Because of this, she is unable to work or earn a living. She requires ongoing medical treatment and medication every three months. Abaynesh is currently in urgent need of regular sponsorship support with rent and medical assistance to help her continue receiving lifesaving treatment while maintaining a safe and stable place to live.

    Partner: Korah

  • Meet Teka

    Teka Moges is a single mother of four. She has been battling kidney disease, which greatly limits her ability to work. Despite her health challenges, Teka works tirelessly to provide for her family by cooking and selling boiled potatoes. However, after the closure of her living area, she lost her only source of income. Teka remains determined to care for her children and hopes to build a brighter future for them. The family is currently in need of a rent sponsorship to help provide stable housing during this time.

    Partner: Korah

  • Meet Asekale

    Asekale Abedeta has overcome extraordinary hardship throughout her life. At the age of 10, she developed a severe skin disease. As a result of the illness, she lost one arm and one leg. When her condition showed little hope of recovery, her family abandoned her, and she survived for many years relying on the kindness of others. Even today, simple daily tasks, such as washing her clothes, remain difficult because of her physical limitations. Despite these challenges, Asekale has lovingly taken on the responsibility of raising her 13-year-old niece, Bonatu. Asekale provides a loving home for Bonatu, and she is hoping for a more stable future. This family is in need of a regular sponsorship and rent support to help provide food, daily necessities, and educational stability.

    Partner: Korah

  • Meet Addisalem

    Addisalem Esubalew is a mother of three boys who lives in Korah, near the trash dump. Two of her sons live with her and are currently attending school. Addisalem works hard each day to care for them and keep them in class. Despite her efforts, the family faces financial challenges. She also struggles with a minor health condition, which makes it difficult to maintain steady work. With limited resources, the family is in need of a regular sponsorship to help cover basic needs and ensure the children can continue their education in a safe and stable setting.

    Partner: Korah

  • Meet Bereket

    Bereket Abu is 15 and in 7th grade. He dreams of becoming a pilot one day. He lives with his mother and his older sister, who is a first-year college student studying photography. Despite facing significant health challenges, Bereket continues to pursue his education with remarkable courage and determination. His mother previously supported the family through daily labor, but after a car accident about a year ago, she was left with difficulty walking. She has been unable to continue working regularly since then. As a result, the family is facing financial hardship and is in need of a rent sponsorship to provide stable housing while Bereket continues his education.

    Partner: Korah

  • Meet Dingatay

    Dingatay is 45 and a single mother of two. After developing leprosy, she lost the use of one of her hands and was abandoned by her husband and his family. Despite these challenges, Dingatay supported her family by selling firewood and clothing materials, but rising living costs and the loss of market opportunities eventually caused her small business to close. Her son, Mikiyas, is 12 and currently in 5th grade. Although the family remains hopeful for the future, they are currently in need of a rent sponsorship while they continue working toward self-sufficiency.

    Partner: Korah

  • Meet Enatenesh

    Enatenesh is 37 and a single mother. She relies on daily labor for income despite suffering from back pain that makes it difficult for her to work. Her eldest son had to leave school after 9th grade due to mental illness and now remains at home. Her younger son, Samuel, is 11 and currently in 3rd grade. He dreams of becoming a football player one day. Although Enatenesh works hard to care for her family, they are currently in need of a rent sponsorship to provide stable housing and allow Samuel to continue his education.

    Partner: Korah