Ethiopian Hospital Schools is a registered UK charity – registration no. 1140681. We believe that education is a fundamental human right and a path out of poverty, so we have made it our mission to provide education for hospitalized patients in Addis Ababa.
The School
Our work at the Black Lion Hospital aims to ensure that children who are undergoing treatment for cancer do not fall behind in their studies and ultimately end up leaving education altogether.
At Ethiopian Hospital Schools, we offer daily classes for our students, as well as bedside support for those who are too ill to attend class. Our teachers are trained to work with children who are undergoing treatment and may be experiencing physical or emotional challenges.
We provide a curriculum that is tailored to each student's needs, ensuring that they receive the education they need to succeed. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where our students can thrive, even in the hospital.
Our daily classes and bedside support give children the opportunity to continue their education, no matter their circumstances.
Our Vision, Our Mission
Our vision at Ethiopian Hospital Schools (EHS) is to become a leading educational establishment in Ethiopia. Our mission is to empower disadvantaged hospitalized children in Ethiopia by providing free high-quality education and one-on-one support, fostering lifelong learning and a brighter future beyond the hospital walls.
Our History
With COVID hitting Ethiopia very hard, the impact on the previous charity focus was hard, with the school ( Ethiopian Schools for the Poor – English Alive ) being forced to close down after a long hard struggle. As many of the pupils as possible were supported during and after COVID, however, the vision was always to revive the school in some format when COVID restrictions allowed.
The concept of working within a hospital had been a vision of Stephanie’s for many years, and when COVID allowed, local government hospitals were approached. The largest hospital in Addis Ababa – The Black Lion – welcomed the charity with open arms, guiding us to the oncology ward which they felt housed the most needy children.
Two teachers work half days at the hospital – one transforming the waiting room into a classroom on a daily basis for group sessions, whilst the other works bedside with individual pupils who are not able to make it to the class as they are on a drip or on oxygen.