ADDIS ABABA – Sew Lesew Elders and Child Support Charity Organization called on all concerned bodies to play part in overcoming challenges facing children and elders.
The Organization launched a telethon yesterday under the theme “Lets reduce our challenges; support relatives.”
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Organization’s Founder and General Manager Zebenay Asfaw said that some 340 elders and children are receiving support in the organization that was establisheds even years ago with one child and five elderliesin a residential charity house.
As to her, the organization gives due attention for humans’ bright future though it has been facing lack of adequate budget to run its operation.
Zebena said that at least some 47 million birr required to construct a shelter for the needy people.
She further stated that the government has provided 5,000 square meter land in Jimma, Oromia State, to address the Organization’s limitation regarding shortage of land.
The organization has planned to receive 200 children, 500 elderlies, and 100 people with mental health issue. Therefore, all concerned bodies can contribute fair share to success of this humanitarian activity, she said, expressing that 0965020202 is the number to contact the organization to offer any kind of support.
Jimma’s Women and Children Affairs Head, Ekram Abdu on her part said that the organization helps people who need support for various reasons.
Ekiram added that Jima town will support such type of organizations engaged in helping the needy. When people helpeach other and work in concert, it would be easy to achieve what the country needs-overall growth.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 16 JUNE 2024
