About GII

Sendafa is near Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

GII was developed as a family project from the Gemechu family to express their Christian faith by using their different gifts and education through this work.

GII started in 2008 as an orphanage with 12 orphan children and is now a registered Ethiopian community-based charity with 7 board members, providing 50 children the basic needs and education. GII also plans to provide widows vocational training for helping their children as well. Due to Ethiopian law, GII can raise only 10% of its funds within Ethiopia. 90% of its funds has to come from abroad. The family members Benita & Amanuel Gemechu are responsible for raising funds for GII within USA.

Where GII is Located

Sendafa is located in the Oromia zone, about 25 miles east from Ethiopian’s capital, Addis Ababa. Orphaned children in Sendafa are unable to attend school due to daily struggle for survival.