Ethiopian Hospital Schools

Ethiopian Hospital Schools

At a glance

Causes

  • Children / families
  • Education
  • Health and well being / research and care

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
International

Objectives

Ethiopian Hospital Schools is a registered UK charity – registration no. 1140681. We believe that education is a fundamental human right and a path out of poverty, so we have made it our mission to provide education for hospitalized patients in Addis Ababa.

Our work at the Black Lion Hospital aims to ensure that children who are undergoing treatment for cancer do not fall behind in their studies and ultimately end up leaving education altogether.

Activities

At Ethiopian Hospital Schools, we offer daily classes for our students, as well as bedside support for those who are too ill to attend class. Our teachers are trained to work with children who are undergoing treatment and may be experiencing physical or emotional challenges.

We provide a curriculum that is tailored to each student's needs, ensuring that they receive the education they need to succeed. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where our students can thrive, even in the hospital.

Our daily classes and bedside support give children the opportunity to continue their education, no matter their circumstances.

Current opportunities

We are looking for a positive and patient person with experience in charity sector fundraising, to really make a huge difference to our very small...