THE FUTURE
The Ethiopian Ministry of Health estimates that 1.4 million children have been orphaned by the AIDS epidemic and that this figure will rise by 43% by 2010. As the number of orphans is increasing the vision for Selamta is to double in size in the next few years. Selamta has a proven track record of changing children’s lives by providing family homes and education. To illustrate the success, one of the Selamta “graduates” is now a prelaw student. It costs $800.00 a year to take care of each child and the organization is ready to accept large corporate funding and or grants to take the program to the next level. Volunteer service vacations are organized three times annually and for people with more time are welcome to teach and mentor the children. Donations are always gladly accepted. Yes one person can make a difference.
