2013-04-30 05:04
the boys posing in front of the t.v Christmas present! L-R Desalee, Tesfa Michael, Bereket, Temesgen holding one of the caregiver's son.Girls posing in front of the t.v L-R Winishet, Gabbaya… Read More
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A blog to follow a small orphanage I recently opened in Lalibela, Ethiopia
2013-04-29 05:58
Looking over the statistics of page views for the this blog, I realised that there are still plenty of people stopping by this blog, either because I've told people about it, or they are bei… Read More
2010-09-19 00:50
Well the new year has begun in Ethiopia and I feel really positive that this year is going to see some real progress for the orphanage. I am already planning a trip back in March/April next… Read More
2010-08-16 03:54
Well it's been far too long since I've updated the blog, so here's the latest news:An Incorporated Association has been formed in Australia which will oversee orphanage business, manage fund… Read More
2010-04-26 03:43
Hi guys, Once again, I do apologise for not updating more regularly but as I've mentioned probably a billion times before, I'm a little swamped with work at the moment! Uni finishes in June… Read More
2010-03-16 00:44
I do apologise for not updating the blog more regularly, but things as always, have been hectic! I guess that's just life when you work, study and open an orphanage on the other side of the… Read More
2010-02-14 02:54
I do apologise for being a little slack of late in the blogging department, it may be a little cliche of me to say that I've been busy, but it's true! there is so much involved in the logist… Read More
2010-01-11 00:14
I've been a little bit slack with this blog of late, work at the cinema has kept me very very busy! Life goes on in Lalibela though and there have been a few new developments. The first is t… Read More
2009-12-20 01:01
Life back here in Oz has been quite hectic. Not only due to the level of 'christmas crazy' which seems to descend at this time of year.. but also because of the increased work at the cinema… Read More
2009-12-14 05:32
Winesnet- pictured with her very young aunt Bereket- pictured with his aunt Gashaw- pictured with his sister who is deaf/mute Aesrasa and gabbayaew- pictured with their uncle Abraham- pi… Read More
2009-12-10 21:56
I've started a sponsorship program for the kids in Ashley Haven orphanage, as a way to generate the funds to keep this project running. Sponsorship costs are $80 AUD p/m for full sponsorship… Read More
2009-12-08 04:34
The kids (minus winesnet who was still at school)Bereket (age 7-8) with Turet in their bedroom Abraham (13) Temesgen (12-12) with Hillary Hillary (2) Turet (15) with Aesrasa and Gashaw Gab… Read More
2009-12-04 00:08
well i left Ethiopia 43 hours ago and am now in Sydney airport (not so) patiently waiting for my flight home to my Australian family. It was really hard leaving the kids and all my friends a… Read More
2009-11-28 13:58
well it's my last saturday in lalibela, which is sad! i'm happy to be going home for christmas and to see my family, but i really love my life here and will miss the kids and staff tremendou… Read More
2009-11-23 14:11
I had one afternoon of mild despair the other day when I last updated, mainly worried that I won't be able to sustain this project financially and everything seemed hopeless, but then I walk… Read More
2009-11-21 14:56
Alot has been going on here in sunny lalibela. The kids are getting settled into routines now, but they are also getting more familiar with us which is both good and bad. i love that they ha… Read More
2009-11-13 11:51
Well as you can probably guess from the title of this post, I'm in lalibela at long last! I arrived in Addis on Monday, S picked me up from the airport. he hired his friends car for 2 days… Read More
2009-10-10 23:56
I have started this blog to document my journey in establishing an orphanage in the beautiful Lalibela, Ethiopia. My name is Sheridan, I'm 25 & am just finishing up a law degree. I shoul… Read More
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