SAK Ethiopia

Your Simple Acts of Kindness

HAVE A BIG IMPACT

Together, we bring hope, safety, and opportunity to vulnerable children and families across Ethiopia — ensuring no child feels forgotten and every family has the chance to thrive.

150+ Volunteers / Team Members Across Ethiopia & Abroad!

Our Core Focus Areas

How We Make a Difference

At SAK Ethiopia, we walk alongside children and families with a holistic approach — restoring dignity, building hope, and creating lasting change through four key focus areas.

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Mobilization

Volunteering and Giving Back to Your Community

We empower communities to volunteer, mentor, and care for their own children.

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Prevention

Keeping Kids Home Initiative

We strengthen families through education, training, and guidance to keep children safe at home.

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Reintegration

Returning Children to Their Families

We safely reunite children with their families and support them to build lasting stability.

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Intervention

Intervention | Our Centers

We provide food, shelter, education, and mentorship — helping children move from survival to hope.

All our efforts are made possible only because of your support.

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Years of Impact
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Tilahun Getnet

CEO, Founder

Once a street child himself, is the founder and Executive Director of SAK Ethiopia. Inspired by an act of kindness that transformed his life, he now leads the organization with a passion

About Us | SAK Ethiopia

Simple Acts,
Lasting Change

SAK Ethiopia is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children living on the streets and vulnerable families. Through kindness in action, we provide safety, education, nourishment, and empowerment for brighter futures. Together with volunteers and partners, we turn small acts of love into lasting impact.

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Children & Families Supported

Impactful Stories

Real Lives, Real Change

Behind every act of kindness is a story of transformation. In this space, we share the journeys of children and families whose lives have been touched.

All our efforts are made possible only because of your support.

Our supporters voice

Thankyou for Your Supports

We are deeply grateful for the encouragement and love shared by our community. Here are just a few of the many kind words we’ve received — thank you for supporting us and spreading hope through your voices on social media.

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Passionated...

So very, very proud of you son!! Your heart, compassion, dedication, selflessness and hard work is an amazing testament of who you are and a beautiful and powerful example to all those who see what you do. Keep up the amazing work my son!

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Shelley Green , on Facebook

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A genuine compliment...

A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. Keep doing you're kindness brother!!!

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Natty Man, on Facebook

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Supporting...

A Happy Easter tribute you and your family, Tilahun. I deeply admire the work you are doing doing for the people who need you ❤️

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Valerie Easton, on Facebook

What You Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand you may have questions about our mission, our work, and how you can get involved. Here are some quick answers — and you can always visit our full FAQ page for more details.

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SAK Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children living on the streets and vulnerable families across Ethiopia through education, nourishment, empowerment, and care.

For over 10 years, we have been walking alongside children and families, offering safety, love, and opportunities for a brighter future.

You can support by donating, volunteering, partnering with us, or sharing our mission within your community. Every action makes a difference.

Yes, donations made through our trusted partner Hungry for Life are eligible for tax receipts, depending on your country’s regulations.

We prioritize children living on the streets and families in extreme poverty, assessing each case carefully to ensure the most vulnerable receive immediate care.