Made to Thrive
Help Students in Ethiopia Thrive
Where you learn is almost as important as what you learn. A positive, safe, aesthetically pleasing classroom can help students do better in school. Classrooms aren’t just where the learning happens – they're part of the learning itself.
When there isn’t enough space for students in a classroom, things can become pretty uncomfortable and that affects learning and growth. In Ethiopia, not having enough classroom space for students has severe consequences, too – the government can shut the school down completely.
We need you to help schools in Ethiopia stay open. Because staying open isn’t just about going to school. It’s about learning who Jesus is, loving your neighbours, achieving big dreams, and thriving.
So, what do you say? Will you join the Made to Thrive campaign? Join with schools across Canada to build nine classrooms and a dining hall and support student tuition bursaries. We want to raise $65,000 this year, and know you can help us get there!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
SPREAD
THE WORD
We need your help to advocate for classrooms & bursaries in Ethiopia. Share the campaign video with your fellow students, educators, friends, and family so we can work together to thrive!
INVITE
US TO SPEAK
Whether your class is near EduDeo or across the country, we’d love to share about the campaign, learn more about Ethiopia, and make a difference together.
EDUDEO GO:
SCHOOL EDITION
Join as a class, group, team, or school to set activity goals, raise donations, and have fun while doing it! You can run a GO: SE event from wherever you are, for however long you want - all to support schools in Ethiopia.
SIGN UP
FOR THE CHRYSALIS
Read The Chrysalis, EduDeo's school e-newsletter. It will help you bring a global perspective to your classroom by providing lesson ideas, engagement activities for your students, and international project updates.
GET
CREATIVE
Have your own idea for raising funds and awareness about education in Ethiopia? Click below for an example of what other classes did last year and get inspired to start your own!
You’re an important part of making change happen here in Ethiopia! Schools are consistently facing the threat of being shut down if they are not able to provide enough space for their students. Building classrooms and dining halls and providing bursaries are urgently needed to give students more space and ensure we can continue transforming lives with Christ-centred education.
– Mitiku, EduDeo Ethiopia Coordinator
Life wasn’t easy for Tinsae (pictured) and her brother Fikir. Their mother and father always worked hard to show them love, pay for their school, and put food on the table. But their father struggled with mental illness, and no matter how hard their mother worked, it wasn’t always enough. Their community church was able to cover their tuition expenses, but not always their school supplies and meals. Now, thanks to bursaries, they can keep attending school. Tinsae and Fikir said: “Thanks to God, and may God bless you.” <br> Your support of the Made to Thrive campaign can help more students like Tinsae and Fikir go to school!
– Tinsae, Ethiopian student, recipient of tuition bursary
Biniyam's mother worked hard to take care of her family. But recently, she became sick and couldn't work anymore. This meant she wasn't able to pay for Biniyam to go to school. The church in her community stepped up to pay for part of the cost, but it wasn't quite enough. Now, thanks to a bursary, Biniyam can go to school and him mom doesn't have to worry anymore. She said, "I have seen hope for my child."<br> Your support of the Made to Thrive campaign can bring the same hope to more students just like Biniyam!
– Biniyam, Ethiopian student, recipient of tuition bursary