ECCD Kindergarten · Ages 3–6

A strong start for Bishoftu’s children

A safe, play-based start in learning, opening with 30 children and adding a grade each year, growing toward a full primary school.

Opening 2028 year

3–6Years old: play-based early learning
30Children in the very first class
90Children in the first three years: 45 girls, 45 boys
360Family members reached, about

What every child receives

Care for the whole child

Learning through play

A safe, play-based start for children aged 3–6, in a caring Christian setting.

Meals from our own farm

A school feeding programme supplied by the Mission Center farm.

Parents alongside

Quarterly parenting workshops so families grow together.

Visits at home

Home visits for vulnerable families, so no child is left behind.

Growing one grade at a time

From a first class to a full school

2028 year30children start the first class
First 3 years 90children, one grade added each year
By 2038 ~270pupils as the primary grades open
By 2048 300+pupils in a full primary school

People and funding

Run by local women, funded to last

The team of eleven will prioritise hiring local women. Farm income, grants and donated materials are planned to cover the running costs.

Team11 staff, prioritising local women
Running costETB 9,450,000 over three years
Covered byFarm income, permanent faith-based grants and donated materials
BuildingD4: own building or shared with the Training Center D4

For diaspora professionals

Bring your skills home

Teachers, early-years specialists and parents abroad can help from wherever they are.

  • Advise on curriculum
  • Train staff online
  • Donate books and learning materials
Offer your skills

Partner with us

Help send a voice to the unreached

Your gift supports missionary stipends, training, Gospel tracts and the Mission Center. We report back to every partner, quarterly.