Our Story
The idea for the DEBO Alliance was birthed in 2014. It formed organically out of friendship between four individuals who shared a passion for caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. They had a vision to see the church, NGOs and individuals coming together on behalf of these children. There are eight founding organizations who answered the call for collaboration. In 2014, DEBO hosted the first ever Orphan Summit in Addis Ababa. This annual event draws hundreds of attendees from all over Ethiopia for two days of inspiration and training. DEBO became a registered network in 2021 and is also registered as a global network through the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO).
Where it started…friendship between Belay, Dinsry, Sibelu, and Trent (L-R).
Why DEBO?
Debo is an Amharic word that symbolizes a group of people working together for a common goal and good.
Who We Are
A network of likeminded organizations.
Collaborating on best practices and sharing resources.
Mobilizing and inspiring the local community.
To see every child in Ethiopia belonging in a family.
OUR MEMBERS
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES
Bethany works to bring and keep families together. Additionally, they facilitate substitute family solutions for orphaned children through foster care, adoption, and reunification.
Make your mark
Make Your Mark exists to bring kids out of street life to a life with purpose. They do this through intervention, prevention, and community mobilization.
Hope for the Fatherless
HFTF is transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Ethiopia in and through the local community.
Child Development training and research center
CDTRC specializes in providing contextualized training for parents, teachers, social workers, and similar stakeholders in the areas of child development, education, parenting, child protection, child rights, and trauma informed care.
a hope ethiopia
AHope is improving the wellbeing of orphans and vulnerable children and their families through comprehensive care, support, and empowerment programs.
Bright star releif and DEVELOPMENT association
Bright Star is reaching vulnerable groups for improved and sustainable development, providing holistic resources for vulnerable people to become self-reliant and productive citizens.
Stand for vulnerable organization
SVO exists to address economic, social, and health needs of children to raise a new generation that curves poverty to prosperity.
My Father’s House
MFH’s purpose is to help alleviate the suffering of orphaned children. It provides compassion and love driven service to children based on the attitude of Christ.
Selamta family project
Selamta brings hope and healing to orphaned and abandoned children by recreating and empowering families.