The Breakfast Club

It’s More Than Just Breakfast

The Breakfast Club is at the heart of our work in Ethiopia, creating a consistent place where children can come to be nourished, supported, and encouraged. Each day, children receive two nutritious meals, along with support for their education, medical needs, clothing, and other essentials. But The Breakfast Club is about much more than meeting basic needs. It is a place where children are known and cared for, where our staff build meaningful relationships with them and their families, and where children are encouraged to grow both physically and mentally. Through counseling, mindfulness, mentorship, education, and daily connection, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, develop, and thrive.

Children eating food, with plates of bread and sauce on the table, against a peach-colored wall with graffiti.

Health

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Medical Expenses

  • Mental Health Support

Children sitting on the floor playing with colorful building blocks and puzzles, smiling and enjoying their activity.

Education

  • School Fees

  • School Uniforms

  • School Supplies

  • Post High School Support

Two young girls with braided hair, one smiling at the camera and the other looking down, standing outdoors in front of a building with trees in the background.

Lot’s of Love

  • Ethical Education (aka Manners)

  • Art & Music

  • Play-time

  • Nap-time

A young girl with a smiling face holds a bundle of clothing and a toy doll, standing outdoors with trees and a brick wall in the background.
A man is squatting outdoors on a rocky ground, smiling, while holding the foot of a young girl who is sitting on a blue stool and holding a pink balloon. The girl is smiling at the camera and wearing a light-colored hoodie. Other children are standin
Group of children sitting on colorful plastic stools outdoors, engaging in drawing and coloring activities.
Children playing checkers outdoors around a table. One boy in the center has a buzz cut, resting his chin on his hand, and appears to be thinking about the game.
Two young girls embracing, one smiling and wearing a vibrant pink shirt with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic, the other smiling with eyes closed, wearing a light-colored floral dress. Outside, with blurred background of building and greenery.
Two young girls are sitting against a pink, cracked wall, eating food and looking at the camera.
Group of children sitting around a table outdoors, playing with clay and small toys, with a woman engaging with them.
A large group of children and adults standing outside a building with pink walls, some smiling and posing for the photo.
A smiling child with a purple flower behind their ear, wearing a checkered jacket and a blue shirt with a butterfly design.
A young child with dark skin and short hair, wearing a blue and white shirt with a dark hoodie, is sitting on the ground. They are eating a piece of bread and have a banana resting on their leg. In front of them is a blue container with pasta or a si
A young girl with a pink beanie and a patterned shirt smiling as she eats a meal with potatoes in a metal bowl in front of her. The background shows other children and tables in a casual setting.
Four young girls holding yellow flowers, smiling and standing close together in a rustic setting with corrugated metal walls.
Four young women standing outdoors in front of a brown wall with green plants and a metal fence overhead. They are smiling and dressed in casual clothing.

Meet our graduates

We are proud to announce our High School Graduates! After joining BCK 8yrs ago Mendere, Metegas, Yesharege and Teddy are our first round of graduates.

We will continue to support them as they move on to University/Trade School.

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