Impact Stories | Raeye Children Aid

Yonas Hailemichael before receiving support.

Yonas Hailemichael after rehabilitation and employment.

Yonas HailemichaelDisability Support and Rehabilitation

Yonas Hailemichael's Journey to Independence

Yonas Hailemichael, a 34-year-old male with intellectual disability, overcame mobility limitations, low self-esteem, and communication challenges through psychological support, rehabilitation, and skills training at Raeye Children's Aid Center. He achieved independence, delivered a graduation speech, and is now employed as a weaver at the center.

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Nahom Shimelis before receiving support, facing challenges with learning and behavior.

Nahom Shimelis after support, demonstrating his skills as a keyboard player and weaver.

Nahom ShimelisChild Protection and Development

Nahom's Journey to Empowerment

Nahom Shimelis, a 24-year-old male, overcame learning difficulties and epilepsy with support from Raeye Children's Aid. He received psychosocial counseling, vocational training, and music instruction, leading to improved relationships, increased self-confidence, and employment as a keyboard player and weaver.

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Yonatan before receiving support, showing signs of behavioral challenges.

Yonatan after support, confidently playing the keyboard.

Yonatan Tekle HaileBehavioral and Vocational Support

Yonatan's Journey: From Behavioral Challenges to Artistic and Professional Success

Yonatan, who previously struggled with severe behavioral challenges and a learning difficulty, has transformed through Raeye Children's Aid's psychosocial support, behavioral therapy, and vocational training in music and weaving. He is now a skilled keyboardist in the arts team and employed as a weaver.

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Mohamed before receiving support, showing signs of dependency.

Mohamed after receiving support, now employed and confident.

Mohamed Banti EngidaDisability Support and Vocational Training

Mohamed's Journey to Independence and Employment

Mohamed, who has an intellectual disability, received psychosocial support, rehabilitation, and vocational training from Raeye Children's Aid. This support significantly boosted his self-confidence, improved his communication skills, and led to his employment as a staff member at the organization.

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Tsegaye Birhanu before receiving support.

Tsegaye Birhanu after receiving support, now employed at Raeye Children's Aid.

Tsegaye BirhanuVocational Training and Psychosocial Support

Tsegaye's Journey to Independence and Employment

Tsegaye, who faced challenges with learning difficulties and epilepsy, received psychosocial counseling, vocational training, and rehabilitation services from Raeye Children's Aid. This support significantly boosted his self-confidence, improved his skills, and led to his employment as a staff member at the organization.

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Gedion before receiving comprehensive support.

Gedion after gaining confidence and developing his artistic skills.

Gedion Tewodros MengistuDisability Support and Arts Training

Gedion's Journey of Artistic Expression and Self-Confidence

Gedion, a young man with an intellectual disability, received psychosocial support, skill development, and art training from Raeye Children's Aid. This support helped him overcome low self-esteem and communication challenges, leading to enhanced artistic skills and a successful first art exhibition.

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Meskerem Alemayehu before receiving comprehensive support.

Meskerem Alemayehu demonstrating her newly acquired vocational skills.

Meskerem AlemayehuDisability Support and Vocational Training

Meskerem's Journey to Independence and Skill Development

Meskerem, a 22-year-old female with an intellectual disability, received comprehensive support from Raeye Children's Aid. Previously dependent on family for mobility and lacking awareness of personal safety, she has now achieved independent mobility, enhanced self-esteem, and gained crucial knowledge on protecting herself from sexual violence. She has also developed vocational skills in pottery and carpet making.

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Senait after receiving support and now employed at Raeye Children's Aid.

Senait Temesgen TadesseEducation and Psychosocial Support

Senait's Journey: Overcoming Learning Difficulties to Become a Staff Member

Senait, who has a learning difficulty, received psychosocial support, adapted learning strategies, and vocational training from Raeye Children's Aid. This support significantly boosted her self-confidence, improved her learning and functional skills, and led to her employment as a staff member at the organization.

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