EEF turns street children into university graduates because they believe that education is the way out of poverty.
student spotlight
Sheila Johnson
The region of Gambella, bordering South Sudan, has been identified as one of the most deprived areas in Ethiopia. Large numbers of refugee camps are located near the town and the situation is particularly dire for over 200,000 refugee children, as they have no future prospects at all.
Over the past few years EEF have already selected some five students from this region who we brought to Addis Ababa to join the programme. They have successfully integrated and one of them is currently applying for a scholarship at New York University. Another has strong enough grades to study medicine at university next year.
EEF's IMPACT
235
Students supported since 2004.
100%
of students on School of Tomorrow programme entered university.
100+
of students on School of Tomorrow programme entered university.
The EEF Team
Glen Forbes
Trustee, President Glen Forbes
Glen has an MBA in International Business coupled with direct business experience in various parts of Africa but in particular Ethiopia.He has been involved in major commercial projects with The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Ethiopia and latterly Ethiopian Airlines. He has spent significant periods of time in Addis Ababa and has travelled extensively throughout the country. Glen is based in central London but travels regularly to Ethiopia.
Takele Belete
Assistant Hostel Manager, Addis Ababa
Takele graduated from the EEF high school programme in 2015. In 2019 he graduated with great distinction from Dilla University with a BSc in Public Health as well as a BA in Management from Saint Mary’s University. Takele is the first EEF student to be offered a management position within our organisation. Takele is also undertaking a Masters degree at Addis Ababa University, funded by EEF.ws
Alice Taylor
Hostel Manager, Addis Ababa
Alice holds a degree in Spanish and English Literature & a post-graduate certificate in Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling. She is also a qualified practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) & an experienced motivational coach. For the last few years Alice has been working for organisations in Chile, India and in the U.K. Alice has a real interest in International Development and Education which has led her to join EEF. She is passionate about helping people achieve their goals & is really excited to be part of the EEF team & to work with the students and learn from them.
"We turn street children into university graduates because we believe that education is the way out of poverty."
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THE GAMBELLA PROJECT
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The region of Gambella, bordering South Sudan, has been identified as one of the most deprived areas in Ethiopia. Large numbers of refugee camps are located near the town and the situation is particularly dire for over 200,000 refugee children, as they have no future prospects at all.
Over the past few years EEF have already selected some five students from this region who we brought to Addis Ababa to join the programme. They have successfully integrated and one of them is currently applying for a scholarship at New York University. Another has strong enough grades to study medicine at university next year.
Student Sponsorship
Sponsoring a student with EEF is a most effective way of providing a life-changing opportunity for a deserving youngster in one of the most deprived countries in the world.
As this is a long-term investment, we need to ask our sponsors to make a multi-year commitment. Sponsorship should cover at least high school (4 or 5 years) but most of our sponsors continue to support their students also during the university years.
Give your support
Donate to EEF the Ethiopian Education Foundation through the MCN Foundation Donation Network:
