Eyerus Deres (Mother & Grandmother)

The Story:

In a small home in Addis Ababa, three generations live together. Eyerus is a quiet twelve-year-old girl, shy and withdrawn. Her mother works from home, while her grandmother leaves each morning to beg on the streets, returning with whatever coins she collects to help sustain the family. Eyerus attends school, but her introverted nature prevents her from participating fully. She struggles to speak up in class, to interact with peers, and to believe in herself. Without proper support, a shy child's potential can remain hidden. This girl needs more than just schooling — she needs encouragement, confidence, and the message that her voice matters.

The Struggle:

The grandmother's begging income is irregular and insufficient. School supplies are sparse. Eyerus's shyness has become a barrier to learning and social development — she participates minimally in class, falls behind academically, and isolates herself from peers. The family cannot afford tutoring, books, or activities that could help build her confidence.

Your Impact:

Your support provides stable income so the grandmother no longer has to beg, giving the family dignity and stability. You supply Eyerus with school materials, tutoring support, and opportunities to build confidence through practical activities and mentorship. You help this quiet girl discover that her thoughts and voice have value, and that shyness does not define her potential.

From Silence to Voice — A Quiet Girl's Journey, A Family's Stability Restored

In a modest home in Addis Ababa, a twelve-year-old girl named Eyerus lives with her mother and grandmother. She attends Grade 5 at her local school, but few people know much about her. Eyerus is extremely introverted — she rarely speaks, avoids attention, and spends most of her time observing rather than participating.

Her grandmother is the household's primary earner, leaving home each morning to beg on the streets. Her mother stays home, managing household tasks. Their combined income barely covers basic expenses. Eyerus's education hangs by a thread — she has minimal school supplies, worn uniforms, and no access to tutoring or enrichment.

At school, Eyerus is almost invisible. Teachers note that while she completes assignments and performs adequately on tests, she never raises her hand. She sits alone during breaks. When called upon to speak, her voice barely carries beyond the front row.

Eyerus was not always this withdrawn. In her early childhood, she was more sociable, more open. But over time, as awareness of her family's poverty grew, she became increasingly isolated.

At age seven, she noticed her grandmother did not have proper shoes. At age nine, she overheard conversations about not having enough money for school fees. These small realizations accumulated, and somewhere along the way, she decided that taking up less space might help. Being quiet. Being invisible. Not asking for things. Not drawing attention.

Now, at twelve, this quiet withdrawal has become her default mode.

In school, Eyerus's teachers recognize she is intelligent. Her test scores are above average. She understands the material. But in class participation, she ranks last. Group projects are painful for her — she will not volunteer opinions, struggles to make eye contact, and often lets others take the lead entirely.

Her classmates have noticed her isolation. Some ignore her. Others make unkind remarks: "Eyerus never talks," they say. "She's boring." The comments hurt, pushing her further into silence. She has begun to believe that something is fundamentally wrong with her.

At home, a different Eyerus exists. In the safety of her small home, she speaks freely with her mother and grandmother. She helps with household tasks, does her homework carefully, and shows genuine affection for her family members. She has thoughts, opinions, and interests.

But this version of Eyerus — competent, engaged, thoughtful — remains locked away from the outside world.

Her home is small but organized. There is a bed shared with her grandmother, a small kitchen where her mother prepares simple meals, and a few worn textbooks. Every morning, her mother washes and mends her school uniform. Every evening, the family sits together for dinner, though the meals are often sparse — plain rice, beans, or vegetables.

Her grandmother leaves at 5 a.m. with a cloth bag, walking the streets of Addis Ababa asking for spare change. On good days, she returns with 50-100 Birr. On bad days, she returns with less. On very bad days, she returns with almost nothing. The income is unpredictable, which means the family's stability is always uncertain.

Eyerus worries about this. She worries about money. She worries about school fees. She worries about whether her grandmother is safe on the streets. This worry contributes to her withdrawal — how can she focus on raising her hand in class when anxiety about survival consumes her thoughts?

Your Support Makes a Real Difference

- Income Stability for the Grandmother: Your support provides a steady income source, so the grandmother no longer needs to spend her days begging on the streets. This gives the family predictable income and restores the grandmother's dignity.

- School Supplies & Materials: Eyerus will receive everything she needs — textbooks, notebooks, writing materials, a proper school bag, and uniform replacements. Academic success becomes possible when a student has the tools.

- Tutoring Support: One-on-one tutoring will help Eyerus catch up academically and build confidence in her abilities. A consistent mentor figure can make a significant difference in how a shy student sees herself.

- Practical Confidence-Building: Through club activities, small group projects, and structured peer interactions, Eyerus will gradually develop social confidence. She will learn that participation is manageable and her ideas have value.

- Better Nutrition: A well-nourished girl learns better and thinks more clearly. Your support ensures the family has adequate food, which directly impacts Eyerus's school performance and ability to concentrate.

- Safe Learning Environment: With financial security, Eyerus and her family can focus on education without the constant stress of survival. She can attend school consistently, complete assignments, and plan for her future.

This is more than a donation. This is a rescue mission. This is choosing life.

By supporting Eyerus, you are investing in a girl with real potential. She is intelligent, capable, and thoughtful — but her shyness has kept her potential hidden. With stable family income, proper educational resources, and consistent mentorship, this quiet girl will find her voice. She will participate in class. She will make friends. She will believe in herself.

You are also giving her grandmother the dignity of not having to beg. You are allowing her mother to focus on parenting rather than financial crisis. You are transforming this family's foundation.

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