<div><strong>Sisay Belete </strong>and <strong>Selam Haymiro</strong>’<strong>s</strong> love story began at Semera University, where two students from different cultures -- Sisay from Salale, Oromia, and Selam from Gojjam, Amhara -- found connection despite language barriers and the divisions in their country. Their relationship became a beautiful symbol of unity in a polarized Ethiopia.
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<div>But today, life has pushed them into circumstances they can no longer carry alone. Sisay works full-time as a teacher, a job he loves dearly. But as many of you may know teachers in Ethiopia earn very little, and despite all his effort, his income is no longer enough to support their basic needs. Selam had to stop teaching to care full-time for her sick mother, leaving her with no steady income.
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<div>To survive, Selam turned to street vending, selling small items just to earn a few Birr each day. But even that has become increasingly difficult due to the current economic situations in the country. They struggle to afford food, rent, medication for Selam’s mother, and other basic living expenses.
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<div>What makes their story even more touching is that through all of this, Sisay and Selam remain hopeful, kind and united. They show us every day that kindness can survive hardship, and that unity can exist even in difficult times. Helping them means giving two good people the chance to stand again on their feet, to care for their family, and to rebuild the stability their lives have been missing.
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<div>Here is a link to their interview on the Niku Podcast if you would like to hear their story in their own words: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRFKBTVzcRs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRFKBTVzcRs" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRFKBTVzcRs</a></a>
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<div>Thank you very much for taking the time to read their story and for considering a contribution. Your generosity can help them rise again -- bringing hope, dignity, and peace back into their lives. Sisay and Selam will be forever grateful!!
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<div><strong>Sponsors:</strong>
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<div>1. Dereje Areda
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<div>2. Tibebu Sime
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<div>3. Solomon Geleta
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Yared Robi

Solomon Geleta

Tibebu Sime

Dereje Areda

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