Schools Supporting Schools

Schools Supporting Schools

How Canadian schools stood up for their peers in Ethiopia- --- and did whatever they could to help them thrive.

Where you learn is almost as important as what you learn. In Ethiopia, not having enough classroom space can have severe consequences: the government can shut the school down completely. Challenges such as teacher shortages, material poverty, and the rising cost of living have made it very difficult for schools to meet the demand for increased classroom space. 

And yet, teachers and students aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving. In the 2022-2023 school year, we invited Canadian Christian schools and others to help support the construction of nine new classrooms and a dining hall in Ethiopia, as well as support student bursaries.

Students, teachers, and schools in Ethiopia can continue thriving with their new classroom space.

Schools stepped up in a big way: they spread awareness, set up prayer partnerships, made new connections, and found creative ways to raise over $51,000! 

Mitiku, EduDeo’s Ethiopia Coordinator says: “I have seen firsthand the impact your support is having on our students, teachers, and schools. I just want you to know that what you do really matters.” We couldn’t have said it better. Thank you, Canadian schools! 

If you want your school or students to get involved with EduDeo this school year, contact Laurie, EduDeo’s School Relationship Manager today: [email protected].

This story comes from EduDeo's 2024 Winter Newsletter. You can read the full newsletter here!