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Tesfa’s Shelter

Tesfa’s Shelter

Feb 2024
137 Donations
Harar, Ethiopia
5.30%

Tesfa is the founder, the leader, and the manager. He created the shelter to help children on the street – children just like him. He’s used a tragic past as motivation to build a home for those who no longer have one. Learn more at: motherswithaheartforethiopia.com/tesfas-shelter Join Team Tesfa and sponsor a child in Tesfa’s Shelter! Your sponsorship covers the cost of everything your sponsored child needs. This sponsorship program is different from others in that you are providing for your child’s shelter in addition to all of their other needs. The cost to raise a child at Tesfa’s Shelter is $1,000 Canadian per year or $84 per month. Compare that to the over $15,000 or $1,250 per month that it costs to raise a Canadian child each year.

5.30% Raised
$5,514.00 donated of $104,000.00 goal
85 Donors

Our money goes a long way in Ethiopia. If you would like to be a regular supporter of Tesfa’s Shelter, there are four ways to do that

  1. Become a sponsor of a child and join Team Tesfa
  2. Become a monthly donor 

To learn more of to become a sponsor please visit Mothers With a Heart For Ethiopia

65 thoughts on “Tesfa’s Shelter

  1. Bonnie Hartley

    This is for the Covid situation.

  2. Ashlee and Nicholas Hall

    During such a trying period for humanity all around the globe, We feel truly fortunate to be able to reach out and help others at such a scary and isolated time. We are happy to support the campaign, especially while all funds are being matched! Our donation to support 3 children for 1 month will now help 6!!! COVID-19 can’t stop us from caring, helping or making a difference! Please consider adding a donation to your budget this month and help change someone’s life for the better xoxoxo

  3. Arlene Wells

    COVID-CAN’T

  4. Deb & Duane Griffith

    Despite the state our world is in Today we are so proud to live in Canada. We are fortunate to be able to help 3 children for the next month with this donation. We would like to encourage people to donate to this great cause. Deb & Duane

  5. Anonymous

    Good luck raising money!

  6. Shelley Green

    Thank you so much Ash and Nic! I so value your support as volunteers and donors.

  7. Shelley Green

    Thank you so much Bonnie for your donation! We so appreciate your choice to respond to this urgent need!

  8. Shelley Green

    Thank you Deb and Duane for your donation! Your choice to give and to volunteer are making a difference in Ethiopia! Thank you!

  9. Shelley Green

    Thank you so much for your donation! Your choice to give is making it possible to respond to this emergency need!

  10. Shelley Green

    I have made several visits to Tesfa’s shelter and had time with these beautiful children. Here in Canada, even in tough times, we have the support of our government to get us through. In Ethiopia, it is a different situation and the children and Tesfa do not have anywhere to turn in this extremely challenging time. I feel so privileged to be able to help these children and know that my donation is going to relieve incredible suffering. Thank you to Tesfa for ALL he does for the children. He is an extraordinary individual with a huge heart and an incredibly generous spirit. Thank you to everyone who has chosen to give to this campaign and to everyone who has shared the need of these children with their family and friends.

  11. Julia Holmes

    Praying for Tesfa and the children in his care.

  12. Wayne Currie

    Thank you for helping us help others

  13. Kim Leuverink

    I hope this donation helps the children receive the food and supplies that they need.

  14. Sheila Menezes

    I admire Tefsa’s resilience and strength to rise above his own circumstances and do so much to help other children.

  15. Carolyn Usher

    To help Tesfa to keep doing his wonderful work!

  16. Kathy Vens

    I hope this donation helps the children in the orphanage with food and shelter. God bless Tesfa and the work he is doing.

  17. Robyn Owen

    Praying for this situation!

  18. Shelley Green

    Thank you so much Julia for your donation and prayers! Ethiopia and all the people there need our prayers. The impact of COVID-19 has already had a huge effect and the numbers of those with the virus are low. Donations and prayer is how we can help. Thank you!

  19. Shelley Green

    Thank you Robyn! Donations and prayers are what we can do to help and I know the children at the shelter are so very, very thankful for our donor’s support.

  20. Shelley Green

    Thank you Carolyn for your support and your thoughts!

  21. Lisa Miettinen

    I know that we are making a huge difference. I was able to visit the shelter last fall and will never forget it. My first donation will help feed and house 20 children for 10 days — plus, it’s being matched — so that’s 40 children!

  22. Liz Wismer-Van Meer

    Thank you Tesfa for your work and dedication to caring for the children. Your selfless efforts and hard work are inspiring. Thank you for your care and compassion, especially during these difficult times.

  23. Valerie Easton

    Thinking of what Tesfa is doing for his 90 children brings me JOY! We are blessed with family, shelter and good food. We are also blessed with the means to help Tesfa. Thank you for all you do, MWAHFE.

  24. Skip & Beth Phoenix

    These shelter-children deserve the same chances that Canadian children enjoy. Thanks to Tesfa, they have had a “fighting chance”. Because of the corona virus, their new normal is in danger of becoming a crisis. Hopefully, this helps.

  25. Sharon Howlett

    COVID – 19 CAN’T

  26. Heather McKinnon

    I do not want this pandemic to hinder the crucial work and support that Tesfa offers to so many children in need. Now is a time to help our fellow humans in any way we can. We are all in this together and I feel fortunate to be able to help. Thank you to the donor who will be matching the donations! Covid can’t!

  27. Peter & Jan Plumstead

    We are so blessed living here in Canada. It is our pleasure to be able to help others, near and far, during this pandemic.

  28. Anonymous

    For the Children in Ethiopia and the COVID-19 CAN’T campaign

  29. Karen McSpadden

    I believe that every child deserves to have food, shelter and love. Keep up your good work.

  30. Valerie and Wally Easton

    It is Birthday time for the Eastons. We have three family birthdays in May and lots of gifts change hands. I am proud of my husband, Wally, who said last week that he wanted a donation from our family to go to Tesfa’s shelter. That’s all he needs for his birthday! Wally has a Heart for Ethiopia!

  31. Edward Szypniewski

    Donating in memory of my mother Wanda Szypniewski for Mother’s Day

  32. Denise Salsman

    I am donating in memory of my mom, Sandra Swartzentruber. She passed away 3 weeks ago to the day of Mother’s Day. People say firsts are difficult. This is difficult. My mom was a born Grandma and loved her 10 grandchildren fiercely plus others she considered her grandchildren. She rallied against the injustice of children and supported many children’s charities. She heard Shelley’s story and it touched her heart. We talked about it often. I can think of no other way to honour my mom on this Mother’s Day than to support Mothers with a heart for Ethiopia.

  33. Linda Rodenburg

    From Evie: I love singing lessons with Mrs. Easton. She is kind and funny. She helps me learn how to sing.

  34. Linda Rodenburg

    From Evie… Thank you for doing singing lessons. You are kind and funny and you help me. I watched the video. I am glad you love these kids.

  35. Daniela Vukobratic

    Happy to support your Covid Can’t campaign and grateful to your matching donor.

  36. Bev McDonald

    Glad to have the ability to help with this important work in these challenging times

  37. Sylvia Sales

    Mother’s with a Heart for Ethiopis has been dear to my heart for ten years. The work they have done, and continue to do, is absolutely AMAZING,

  38. Val Easton

    Dear Wee Evie – a big THANK YOU to you and your Mum for making a donation to Tesfa in honour of our singing lessons. Caring and giving are the best lessons of all!❤️

  39. Val Easton

    In honour of Kyle’s birthday we are happy to make a donation to Tesfa’s shelter. Many thanks to Kyle for asking for these donations, to the Anonymous Donor for matching donations, and to MWAHFE for all the things they do for Tesfa and for their other projects.
    Covid CAN’T!

  40. Marion Baker

    We will all work together to eradicate this devastating virus

  41. Cathi Gorham-Mol

    Such a wonder cause and support system for children who have so very little. The people that work so very hard to keep these children safe and happy are amazing.

  42. Janet Lebold

    Keep up your wonderful work!

  43. Peg McKinnon

    This donation is for those children who require medication and supplies suffering from COVID19.

  44. Margaret Russell

    Would like to help the children who are recovering from Covid. Bless them.

  45. Janet Lebold

    May God bless you all!

  46. Danielle Bialas

    Praying and sending positive vibes!

  47. Valerie Easton

    Tesfa is an amazing human being – an inspiration. It is sad that his challenge gets harder because of covid. He deserves our love and support.

  48. Patti McDonald

    Money was raised via the LOVE our Medical Front Line Workers Bear / Doll knitting campaign.

  49. Patti McDonald

    Money was raised during the LOVE our Medical Front Line Workers knitted bear/doll campaign.

  50. Valerie Easton

    I am donating through the Time and Talents initiative. I earned the donation through the generosity of my son Kyle. I cleaned the cottage after he used it for a weekend with his friends!!

  51. JENNIFER PACHECO

    Thank you Mothers with a heart for Ethiopia for the beautiful things you help accomplish in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has been, since I was a small child myself, a spot within my own heart that has been very special. The story of the shelter is so moving! It is so beautiful and amazing the hearts that come together and support one another to make changes for a lifetime for so many. Bless you all❤

  52. Helmy Knoops

    Tesfa deserves all the financial support we can give, a small token compared to the tremendous gift he gives to ‘his’ children every day.

  53. Valerie Easton

    My donation has been earned through the Time and Talents fundraiser. It includes donations from my family for cleaning the cottage after their visits and donations for singing lessons. Thank you to MWAHFE for all that they do. They make MY world a better place through the love that they share. ❤️

  54. Valerie Easton

    We are blessed at Christmas and have so much. My thoughts are with Tesfa and the wonderful work he does. We send our love and encouragement to him with this donation.

  55. Colin Easton

    It has been amazing to hear mum’s (Val Easton’s) stories of support, charity and dedication from Mother’s With a Heart for Ethiopia. I’m always happy to support this amazing cause!

  56. Kim and Lois Barnes

    Hi Shelley. We plan to make donations throughout the year to cover the cost of two children staying at the shelter.

  57. Valerie Easton

    I continue to donate to Tesfa’s shelter because I love spending time with children, I feel that their need is the greatest AND I deeply admire the work Tesfa is doing with his ‘family’ of children in his shelter. He is an inspiration!

  58. Valerie Easton

    I admire what Tesfa has achieved in giving a home to over 90 children. Thank you, Tesfa, for your goodness!

  59. Valerie Easton

    Tesfa continues to inspire me with his selfless commitment to his homeless children. My love of children has led me to raise money by teaching online for my Time and Talents fundraiser. It has been a joy!

  60. Valerie and Wally Easton

    My thoughts continue to be with Tesfa and the children as Ethiopia struggles with COVID and political unrest.

  61. JENNIFER PACHECO

    It is a pleasure to donate to Tesfa’s shelter again this year. Last year was the first time I learned of this shelter and it really sat in my heart so so deeply. Ethiopia has always held a spot in my heart since I was a wee girl of about six and the children of Ethiopia have lived in my heart since my first time watching a program way back then. Thank you Tesfa’s shelter for helping these beautiful children reignite a light of hope and happiness that otherwise may be a candle snuffed out. I pray the year ahead holds much greatness for all the children and the adults that put in so much love in helping oneanother. God bless you. All my love: Jenn Pacheco ❤

  62. Valerie and Wally Easton

    We continue to be inspired by Tesfa – the work he does, and the love he gives to his family of 91 needy children is heartwarming!

  63. Anonymous

    CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR PARENTS

  64. Valerie and Wally Easton

    We are thankful for our lives here in Canada! And we are thankful for Tesfa and all that he does for his huge family of children in need in Harar.

  65. Valerie Easton

    I continue to have the greatest admiration for Tesfa. He touches many young lives, and offers them a family – he is an inspiration to me.

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