The town of Awassa is located in the southern part of Ethiopia, 275 km from the capital of Addis Ababa. Awassa is at the center of The Southern Nations and Nationalities Regional Government.
Consequently, the population is growing at an alarming rate. There are high levels of migration from rural areas to the town of Awassa. Awassa is also known for its large population of orphaned children, and many of the children are from impoverished families who are engaged in small-scale farming, daily labor, and petty trade. The average daily income of individuals in the community is less than one dollar. As a result of the poverty, families are unable send their children to school, afford medical care, and provide nutritious food.
With the partnership of the Bingham Connect Community, the children at Tullo Yehiwot CarePoint have the opportunity to grow physically, spiritually, and emotionally while the Bingham Connect Community also experiences positive transformation!