Fikir Ashenafi

Country: Ethiopia

My birthday is 2010-09-27

Status: Paternal Orphan

I enjoy playing games with friends.

I want to be a teacher.

My favorite subject is math.

Fikir was born in 2010 and lives with her mother in the village of Addis Ababa. Unfortunately, Fikir lost her father in a car accident which makes life difficult for her family. Her mother finds work cleaning and doing dishes for others but struggles to provide for Fikir. Fikir attends Bright Hope School, where her favorite subjects are math and science. Fikir takes her schoolwork very seriously, as she knows how important education is to her success. In her free time, Fikir enjoys playing games with her friends. She loves to read her bible and strives to grow in her relationship with God. 

Ethiopia is located in East Africa and has the second-largest population among all African countries. Approximately 78% of Ethiopians struggle to survive on an income of less than $2 per day. The nation has faced challenges such as civil wars, famine, drought, and the spread of diseases like leprosy. Ethiopia’s widespread poverty has resulted in nationwide hunger, malnutrition, and preventable diseases, all of which account for at least 60% of the country's health problems. Despite facing significant challenges, Ethiopia possesses a rich culture and a long history worth celebrating.