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BETESEB is one of the few organizations in Ethiopia focused on street children and youths without parents.
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Learn About Us
Beteseb Charity Association- BCA has been working with its international partners for the last 15 years to help children, women, and youths in Ethiopia who are affected by the harsh realities of street life to help them recover, rebuild, and prevent from such terrible street life.
BCA is a legally registered organization as per the laws, rules and
regulations of governing charities and societies in the Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia with Reg. number of 6101 under the Federal Civil Society Organizations Authority.
To see street children, orphans, and highly vulnerable children turn into physically, socially, and economically productive members of the community
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(Family Empowerment Project)
Tigist is a devoted mother who lost her husband and has faced incredible challenges raising her four children alone. Once the owner of a small beauty salon, she was forced to shut it down during the COVID-19 pandemic and sell everything just to feed her family. She took on any work she could find washing clothes and offering traditional hairdressing but couldn’t afford school supplies, leaving her children unable to attend school.
With the support of Beteseb Charity, Tigist was able to restart her hairdressing business and provide her older son with shoe-shining tools so he could contribute to his own education. Now, she not only supports her family but also sends her children to school with pride. Her youngest son recently underwent surgery, and Tigist has managed to cover the medical expenses herself through motherly determination. Though another operation is also coming, Tigist remains hopeful and strong, humbly asking for prayers as she continues her journey with Beteseb Charity standing by her side.
(Family Empowerment Project)
Mihiret Hailemariam’s family depended entirely on her husband’s income, but everything changed when she lost him. After that, their three children were forced to drop out of school due to a lack of educational materials. For the family, even attending school became a luxury, and securing daily meals was a constant struggle.
Determined to turn things around, Mihiret completed a business skills training provided by BETESEB charity and seed money, started a small business selling coffee and tea near Hawassa Lake, a well-known tourist destination and traditional Ethiopian coffee spot. She expanded her offerings to include bottled water, tea, and breakfast items. Her business now allows her to send her children back to school and meet their daily needs, demonstrating the life-changing power of even a small donation.
What we Do?
Vocational Training
Based on the interest of our children and youths we provide short-term and long-term vocational training.
Read MoreShelter Support
The starting point for all of our care and support services for children is a family-like home environment. In our four-children home, we have created a family home environment that helps the children feel loved and protected.
Read MoreTeaching street children and street-connected individuals using mobile school.
Read MoreWe provide Formal Education for children under our institutional care and very poor families unable to send their children to school.
Read MoreFood and Nutrition Support
Children’s physical health and mental development are improved
through the provision of adequate and balanced nutrition.
Health Care
We cover all medical expenses including examination, drugs, treatment, and transportation as well as accommodation costs.
Psychosocial Support
Individual counseling, group counseling, and life skills training have been provided by trained caregivers.
Read MoreFamily Empowerment
These initiatives include business skills training, provision of startup capital, and ongoing mentorship. During mentorship sessions, families also receive training on health and parenting skills, fostering holistic development.
Read MoreBeneficiaries
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Street children are vulnerable to a variety of problems including physical, psychological and sexual exploitations as well as social isolation. Lack of basic needs: Food, Shelter, Cloths, health care Safety and security: Sexual abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse Social Discrimination: Lack of affection Being out of school: Support BCO to tackle forementioned problems of children. For the next five years BCO, committed to support street children and highly vulnerable children through the provision of basic needs, care and support
Meet Our Team
General Manager
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Finance and Admin
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CCS Project Manager
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Psychosocial Worker
Parteners
Child and Family Support
LUC provides support in family empowerment, youth empowerment, and child care and support, with the goal of empowering children and families to build a brighter future.
Training and Research
Hawassa University partners with BETESEB to offer technical assistance, training support, internships, and collaborative research opportunities. (https://www.hu.edu.et/)
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Child and Family
Empower Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization based in Albany, NY, dedicated to supporting the programs of Beteseb in Hawassa, Ethiopia. In partnership with Beteseb, Empower Ethiopia is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children by ensuring access to quality health care, nutrition, education, and a safe, nurturing home environment.
Family/Women Empowerment
BI in partnership with BCA empowers vulnerable families to achieve sustainable livelihoods by providing tools and resources for income generation. Our initiatives focus on skill development and economic opportunities to foster long-term self-sufficiency. Through these efforts, families can build resilience and improve their quality of life.
Family Empowerment
BETESEB Charity Association has partnered with the Fullife Foundation to empower destitute women-led families in Ethiopia by providing business skills development and startup capital. This initiative aims to equip women with the necessary tools and resources to establish sustainable livelihoods, thereby improving the well-being of their children and contributing to the economic development of their communities.
Social Entrepreneurship
Beteseb Charity Association (BCA), in collaboration with Mobile School, is committed to unlocking the potential of street-connected children and youth in Ethiopia. Through this partnership, BCA delivers mobile, street-based education that fosters self-discovery, builds confidence, and nurtures talents. By integrating social entrepreneurship into its programs, BCA empowers these young individuals to develop life skills and pursue sustainable livelihoods, enabling them to become positive contributors to their communities.
Become A Volunteer
All BCA members and staffs are responsible for the organizational structure and institutional culture of the association. Basic guidelines such as HR and Fanatical guidelines should be properly followed by permanent and volunteers staffs for effective governance of the plan. All necessary legal and regulatory frameworks of government and donors shall be in place. There is also arrangement for capacity building and enhancing the leadership skills of the BCO management at all levels. Some of the basic leadership and governance arrangements are listed below:
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