How Support is Used
The Forsaken Children wants you to know how your financial contributions can impact the ministry to Ethiopia’s children at risk. Below you can get a glimpse of the costs associated with running a project in Ethiopia. All costs are approximate and based on a conversion rate of 9.7 Ethiopian Birr (Ethiopian currency) to every 1 USD.
Current Operating Expenses for Children’s Home Ethiopia
Drop-In Center Rent = $500 a month
Staff Salaries = $800 a month
- Director
- Social Worker
- Administrative Assistant
- Night and Day Guards
- Cook/Cleaner
- Accountant
Utilities = $85 a month
Transportation for children and staff = $250 a month
Basic Beneficiary Support (food, clothes, school fees, family assistance, etc…) = $400 a month
Total = $2,050 a month
Special Beneficiary Needs
Blanket = $10
School Uniform = $10
Shoes = $10
Outfit (shirt, trousers, socks) = $15
School Bag = $10
Needed Staff
Assistant Director / Lead Social Worker = $230 a month
Wish List
2 Half-Way Homes for 3 years = $58,000 – $12,000 of committed support = $46,000
