Bereket Haile & Tsion Haile

1. Bereket Haile, Age 14, Grade 8
2. Tsion Haile, Age 6, Kindergarten
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A Boy Who Stands in the Rain

Two Children, One Brave Mother, and Dreams That Refuse to Break

The Story:

In a small, modest home in Addis Ababa lives 14-year-old Bereket Haile and his 6-year-old sister Tsion. Their mother, Tiringo Legese, has raised them alone for the past three years, ever since their father walked away and never returned.

Bereket is an outstanding student. He consistently ranks at the top of his Grade 8 class. He is mature beyond his years, confident, polite, and remarkably resilient. He loves drawing and dreams of becoming an architect and designer. His little sister Tsion dreams of becoming a police officer so she can protect people.

A Mother's Quiet Strength

Tiringo works tirelessly to provide for her two children, but life is extremely difficult. There is no steady income, and every day is a struggle to put food on the table and keep the children in school. Despite the hardship, she has raised two children who are kind, confident, and full of hope.

One rainy day during a home visit, Bereket stood outside in the rain wearing only a short-sleeve shirt under a worn and torn cotton jacket, patiently helping to hail a taxi for visitors. He never complained and never sought shelter for himself. This is the kind of young man Bereket is becoming.

Your Support Can Protect Their Dreams

When you sponsor Bereket and Tsion for $39 per month, you give this remarkable family stability, dignity, and the chance to turn their dreams into reality:

- Education support and school supplies for both children

- Art materials and opportunities for Bereket to develop his talent as a future architect

- Stable help for their mother Tiringo so she no longer has to carry the burden alone

Your monthly gift honors a boy who stands in the rain for others, and helps two children build a future filled with hope.

"Even in the rain, he chose to help others first." This is the spirit of Bereket Haile.

Sponsor Bereket & Tsion Today - $39/month

A Boy Who Stands in the Rain - Dreams That Will Not Break