by Doug Hayes | Apr 12, 2019 | Western Uganda Primary School, Updates, Sponsorship, Education, Uganda
When speaking about our sponsored children, you may often hear us say: we seek to restore them to everything God has created them to be as His image bearers. This aim has implications for how we view our children, and how we serve them. We are not only seeking to... Read more
by Brittany Kauflin | Mar 27, 2019 | Testimonies, Sponsorship, Ethiopia, Orphans
A few months ago I took my friend, Nora (10 years old), to see one of her favorite artists in concert. During the intermission they had a ministry present sponsorship opportunities for orphans in other countries. Nora, with her soft heart, turned to me and asked,... Read more
by Doug Hayes | Mar 12, 2019 | Ethiopia, Testimonies, Sponsorship, Orphans
As a young boy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Abreham Gashaw lost his father in an automobile accident. Now widowed, his mother struggled to keep various jobs in order to make ends meet. Abreham describes this time in his life: “The time that I had lost my father,... Read more
by Doug Hayes | Dec 31, 2018 | Updates, Healthcare, Sponsorship, Education
We are delighted to share our 2018 Impact Infographic, highlighting the ways our partners and donors made a difference in Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia this year. 2018 Impact Infographic Facts: This year, we developed a site plan for our brand new primary school in... Read more
by Megan Crowell | Aug 30, 2018 | Family, Testimonies, Sponsorship, Ethiopia
Sponsor and guest blogger Megan Crowell reflects on her visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this year. Megan and her husband Steve had the opportunity to meet with Covenant Mercies staff and their sponsored child, Tamrat, in his home. Our oldest son was born in Ethiopia... Read more
by Doug Hayes | Jun 29, 2018 | Education, Updates, Sponsorship
What is the impact of education for our sponsored children? A few of our indigenous partners and in-country leaders answer that question in our latest video. Click below to view: In 2016, Covenant Mercies established the Mapalo Scholarship Fund for eligible... Read more