Welfare for the
Street Mothers and Children Organization (WeSMCO) is an indigenous,
non-governmental, non-profit, humanitarian aid organization. It was established
in 1997 by a group of dedicated persons from diverse social, economic and
religious backgrounds. It was initiated with the objective of alleviating the
socio-economic problems of street mothers, elderly women, and street children in
Ethiopia in collaboration with different governmental organizations.
WeSMCO is
officially recognized and is registered with the Ministry or Justice and is
directly accountable to the Disaster Prevention and Preparedness commission of
Ethiopia.
WeSMCO
is one of the active members of Christian Relief and Development Association (CRDA)
an umbrella organization with full participation in the forums of HIV/AIDS.
Urban, Water, and Sanitation.
It is currently operating in Addis Ababa, the capital, Assosa, Benishangul Gumuz Region, one of the most remote and marginalized regional state in the west of Ethiopia, and Kobo Woreda (district), in the Amhara National Regional State, north of the country.
WeSMCO envisions a prosperous, free and peaceful country with out the existence of streetism but with the presence of food security and remarkable health status.
WeSMCO shall work towards alleviating the problem of street children and mothers. This means that every effort will be made to provide street children and women with basic social and economic infrastructure, help them to get access to basic health, education services and other human necessities.
Moreover, WeSMCO believes that its major progress shall be towards curtailing the sources of streetism. In addition, WeSMCO will be committed to work for the people in collaboration with both government and non-governmental organizations and with all other ideal institutions.
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any views, suggestions comments or further information please contact: wecmco@telecom.net.et
Last updated: November 09, 2004
You can sponsor a child and be a part of our development endeavor.
In our target area ,city government of Addis Ababa, the problem of streetism is getting serious. Due to complicated problems added to family breakdown and orphanage, significant numbers of children are going out of their homes to the street.
A
number of activities are undergoing to help these street children. Yet, we
are in a urgent need
for financial support to cover school fees and to pay the monthly expenses like
house rent and food, water, electricity and medical treatments.