{"id":4486,"date":"2019-05-14T14:57:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T13:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childreninthecloud.org\/?page_id=4486"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T18:49:27","slug":"sponsor-child-sona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/childreninthecloud.org\/en\/parrainer-enfant-sona\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing a child\u2019s life: sponsor them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The sponsorship program, which has been successfully implemented since 2021, adapts this year to a complex situation in Ethiopia.<\/strong>, marked by a renewed surge in political and military tensions. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

There is also a systemic problem with the education our students undergo: this year, the primary school final exam failed the majority of Ethiopian students. Without understanding the reason, we are facing the consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To date, no Grade 8 student Sona has been allowed to continue their schooling at the secondary school of Chirolaba. Therefore, we are not able to select, as we have every year, the top 5 girls and top 5 boys to be included in the sponsorship program. We are deeply disappointed but we do not give up on our mission to ensure a future through quality education for the children of Simien!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From then on, we have decided to open the sponsorship program to 4 students already enrolled in school<\/strong> at the secondary school of Chirolaba, natives of the surrounding villages of Sona and whose academic results are remarkable. While hoping that the situation of the Sona students will improve in the coming weeks thanks to a twist of fate that the country use to have\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We fervently hope that you will continue to support our work in the service of these children, despite the uncertainties of this troubled era. More than ever, we need to stay true to the goal of education, the true beacon that guides our actions and those of the local population in these chaotic times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation offers Children in the Cloud you the opportunity to sponsor a child from the region of Sona Ethiopia. For 60 CHF per month (tax-deductible), we offer you the opportunity to change the life and destiny of these children. (see the charter of commitment and detailed terms and conditions at the bottom of the page<\/a>).<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsored children at the Chirolaba school in March 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We present you these children below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a tax resident in Switzerland and want to pay directly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>I want to sponsor a child and pay directly<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I need support in the sponsorship process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us to discuss<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also contribute to the maintenance of the Primary School of Sona, by making a donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Bosena Mulusimien Abebe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Girl,<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are still 3 years to be funded to help him finish high school<\/strong>
Grade<\/strong> : 10<\/strong> Average 82\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>I'm waiting for a sponsor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adino Zenaw Kebed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are still 2 years to be funded to help him finish high school
Grade: 11<\/strong> Average 93\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>I'm waiting for a sponsor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bimirish Tamie Tadese<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Girl,<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another year of funding is needed to help him finish high school<\/strong>
Grade<\/strong> : 12<\/strong> Average 85\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


 \t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>I have found a sponsor. Thank you so much!<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ayto Birhanu Sitotaw<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another year of funding is needed to help him finish high school<\/strong>
Grade<\/strong> : 12 average 91\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>I'm waiting for a sponsor<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsor a child in Ethiopia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sponsoring a child from Sona in Ethiopia is particularly useful. These children are among the most deprived in the world and nowhere else can your money be better invested if you think that the future of humanity will be common or not! Here are some details on what we propose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ethiopian school system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Sona school provides education for children up to grade 8, known as primary school in Ethiopia. This corresponds to primary school in Switzerland, which includes the elementary and junior cycles. In France, this corresponds to primary schools and coll\u00e8ge, from CP to 3e. Pupils leave school at Sona, on average, around the age of 14. They then go on to secondary school, the equivalent of gymnasium for the Swiss and lyc\u00e9e for the French. In Ethiopia, as in Switzerland and France, secondary school culminates in a national diploma of the Maturit\u00e9-Baccalaur\u00e9at type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethiopian secondary school comprises four years of study. The first two are secondary school. The next two, known as preparatory school, are intended for students wishing to continue their studies in higher education. This is the logical route for students continuing their studies in secondary school. Joining the secondary school is therefore a multi-year project, and we're offering you the chance to support the children of Sona by becoming their sponsor for 4 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commitment charter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By accepting to sponsor a child, the sponsor makes a moral commitment for the duration of the child's secondary school studies, i.e. 4 years. This is not a contractual commitment, of course, and the sponsorship can be interrupted at any time by the sponsor in case of force majeure. It is a moral commitment, in keeping with the importance of the future of the children we support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Children in the Cloud Foundation is committed to ensuring that your entire donation is used for the children's board and tuition at the secondary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to sponsor a child from Sona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to guarantee an exemplary schooling to the children of Sona who will be sponsored, we have defined with our partners the following working and living conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n