0
Skip to Content
Building Futures Ethiopia
About Our Work
How the Story Started
Our Trustees
Our Partners
Gallery
Impact
News
Donate
Sponsor a Child
Leave a Legacy
Fundraise
In YOUR School Community
Donate
Contact Us
Building Futures Ethiopia
About Our Work
How the Story Started
Our Trustees
Our Partners
Gallery
Impact
News
Donate
Sponsor a Child
Leave a Legacy
Fundraise
In YOUR School Community
Donate
Contact Us
Folder: About
Back
About Our Work
How the Story Started
Our Trustees
Our Partners
Gallery
Impact
News
Folder: How Can I Help?
Back
Donate
Sponsor a Child
Leave a Legacy
Fundraise
In YOUR School Community
Donate
Contact Us
A New School Year Begins - October 2021
2021, Gendit, Our Story Sue Eland 10/19/21 2021, Gendit, Our Story Sue Eland 10/19/21

A New School Year Begins - October 2021

As a new school year begins, we are very happy that phase 3 of our project has begun!

Read More
Developing through Adversity - August 2021
2021, Gendit Sue Eland 8/8/21 2021, Gendit Sue Eland 8/8/21

Developing through Adversity - August 2021

Amidst a pandemic, a potential civil war and a rainy season, the school continues to grow and our children continue to learn.

Read More
Sponsoring a Child at Gendit School
2021, Gendit, Progress Sue Eland 4/23/21 2021, Gendit, Progress Sue Eland 4/23/21

Sponsoring a Child at Gendit School

Great news: we have now built a new school which is fit for purpose for 227 pupils at Gendit School. However, sadly, and through no fault of their own, there are some children who are in danger of dropping out of school because their families are so desperately poor.

Read More
Learning continues, despite a pandemic…… February 2021
2021, Pandemic, Progress Sue Eland 2/16/21 2021, Pandemic, Progress Sue Eland 2/16/21

Learning continues, despite a pandemic…… February 2021

In Ethiopia, pupils returned to school in November. Pupils are wearing masks and class sizes have been reduced where possible.

Read More
Newer Posts
Older Posts
 

Latest News

Latest News
Welcoming Our New Trustee: Sadie Walton
Feb 19, 2026
Welcoming Our New Trustee: Sadie Walton
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Our December 2025 Newsletter
Nov 21, 2025
Our December 2025 Newsletter
Nov 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Our April 2025 Newsletter
Apr 18, 2025
Our April 2025 Newsletter
Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025

Instagram Feed

The last eight years have brought significant hurdles, including the immense difficulties of local conflict. Crucially, while other schools in the region were forced to close, our school in Gendit has remained open. 

We have worked hard to ensure ou
Join us for an afternoon of community and giving! 

Summerbridge Methodist Church is hosting a Promise Auction on Saturday 14th March, from 3-5 pm to support the Building Futures Ethiopia and Max Pullan Children’s Park Project.

At the event yo
We are just a few steps away from completing our goal: a fully functioning, replicable 'model' school. 

To finish this vision, we are focusing on the final phases of construction and resourcing, including the science laboratory and final classrooms.
For many of our pupils, the path to an education involves a 10-kilometre walk to school and back every single day. 

A sturdy school bag is a vital tool for these children, allowing them to carry their books and equipment safely through their daily j
 
 

Privacy Policy

 
 

Charity number: 1190494

We are working in partnership with Together We Learn