Tender Tuesday #2

Sister Senkenesh Gebre-Mariam has devoted her life to uplifting the children and community at the Medhen Social Center. She is an icon of love and compassion, and a role model to many. Here are three things you may not know about our Sister: 1. She trained her whole staff to see people beyond their labels. Instead of focusing only on needs, she helps her team use asset and strength-based care, recognizing people’s gifts and stories, not just their challenges. 2. Her vision helps to serve thousands of people a month, and she believes in partnership. Real change happens with one another. 3. She leads with love in action, and unwavering tender care is what guides everything she does. Celebrate Sister and her impactful work with a gift on this Tender Tuesday. Visit www.morechildren.org to find out MORE!

The staff members at the Medhen Social Center (MSC) are truly exceptional. They are dedicated people who work with compassion and determination to help the children and their families every single day. From the social workers to the teachers to the administration and beyond, every staff member exemplifies the definition of tenderness. They are not only committed to the well-being of the children and families they serve, but they also build strength within the entire community as well. During a conversation with one of the social workers, he mentioned he will often stop by to check in and say hello to the some of the families, even during days where he is not “working”. He let us know he does this because he genuinely enjoys what he does, and because he wholeheartedly wants to. His heart is immersed within the community, and thus inspires all of us to share and spread the love. May this Tender Tuesday bring you a sense of warmth, joy, and of course, tenderness. 

The word tender carries many meanings, including caring, warmhearted, kind, and compassionate. Starting today, Giving Tuesday, M.O.R.E. launches “Tender Tuesdays” to share snippets of stories surrounding the incredible impact that donor dollars have in providing the most tender care to orphaned and vulnerable children and youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Thank you so much for your support – an important reminder of all the goodness that exists in this world!  A recent flood this fall brought a lot of damage near and around The Medhen Social Center (MSC). The caring, responsive, and prepared staff members at MSC quickly jumped into action to rescue 15 families, including infants and children. They were able to rapidly provide them with food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities that may have been lost. In moments of crisis, tenderness became action, and compassion became the bridge that carried these families back towards hope.

Board Member Visits to Medhen

Despite a global health crisis, rising inflation, and civil war, MSC perseveres.

A conversation with longtime M.O.R.E. supporter, Lynn Devereux

Board member, Nancy Holland, is featured on New York Fox 5 as the Everyday Hero for April 2, 2021. Her work with CardsForMORE , and other contributions to the children of Medhen, are featured.

The emotional account of the loss of Rakbe's parents amid the aftermath of the disastrous dump collapse at Koshe, and how MSC helped Rakbe to pick up the pieces of her life and move on.

The inspiring story of Mebratu's journey to Addis with his mother and grandmother, and the transformative services that they received from the Medhen Social Center upon their arrival.