In the Classroom
Highlight of the upperclass students at Love for the Children Academy as they learn through manipulatives and creative exercises.
Daily Work
While her children are at school, LFCA student's Hirut and Yared's Mother works at the local grain mill. She sifts grain into a flour like consistency that will eventually be used to make liquor. She also weaves baskets to sell at the local market.
Making Injera
While their children are at school. Parents set out to find daily work to support their family. Making Injera is how one of our student's Mother supports their family. Injera is a spongelike flat bread that is a major staple in Ethiopian cuisine. It is baked over fire on a clay plate for 30 seconds. It is eaten with almost every meal.
Flag Ceremony
Each morning, LFCA students and teachers gather in the yard to hold a flag ceremony. During the ceremony, they sing Ethiopia's national anthem as well as sing fun songs to get their day started.
Lunch
Students at Love for the Children Academy being served a classroom favorite, Shiro and Injera for lunch. Thanks to the support of all our donors and sponsors making it possible for each and every student to receive 2 meals each day while at school.
Cooking at School
Our Cook prepares lunch for 78 students each day. With the help of her kitchen aid, they make a variety of meals for the students. A favorite being shiro atop of injera, a classic Ethiopian dish.
Daily Work
While their children are at school, parents are out finding daily work to support their family. A common job during the dry season is the drying and preparing of cow dung patties. Cow dung can be used in a variety of ways in the village from fuel for fire to walls in homes.
Recess at the Academy
Students take a break from their studies to play and exercise.