Kalkidan Alemayehu

Country: Ethiopia

My birthday is 2011-08-18

Status: Vulnerable Child

I enjoy playing volleyball.

I want to be a lawyer.

My favorite subject is math.

Kalkidan was born in 2011 and lives with her mother and brother in the village of Addis Ababa. Her mother sells vegetables for a living but has a difficult time providing for her family's basic needs. Kalkidan attends Bright Hope School where her favorite subject is math. Kalkidan loves the color pink and loves to eat rice. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with friends. Kalkidan works hard in school as she aspires to become a lawyer one day. 

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.