The Gate of Mercy

The Gate

Of Mercy

Who we are · Ethiopia

A place where Families are Seen, Supported, and Valued.

The Gate of Mercy supports children with disabilities and the families who care for them, creating a community built around dignity, compassion, and hope.

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Who we are

Supporting the people behind the care.

The Gate of Mercy (የምህረት ደጅ) supports children with disabilities and the families who care for them—especially mothers, who often carry the full responsibility of caregiving with little social or economic support.

Many of the children we serve require continuous, hands-on care. This reality can limit a parent's ability to work, rest, or meet their own basic needs, placing families at risk of isolation and poverty.

We exist to change that by providing practical support, a sense of community, and a place where families are treated with dignity.

Focus

Children & families

Location

Addis Ababa

Centre days

Monday–Thursday

The Gate of Mercy community

Our approach

Practical care.
Human dignity.

A place to breathe

Care should strengthen the whole family.

From Monday to Thursday, children and their parents are transported from their homes to our centre in Addis Ababa.

Children receive nutritious meals and a safe, welcoming environment while parents have time to rest, connect, and care for themselves.

Together with fellow parents and dedicated volunteers, families find encouragement, shared understanding, and renewed strength.

Beyond the centre

Practical help for everyday life.

Support does not stop at the centre. The Gate of Mercy also provides direct financial assistance and essential supplies that can help families manage everyday needs and reduce the difficult choices between caregiving and earning an income.

Our aim is simple: no parent should have to choose between their child's safety and their family's survival.

For children

Safe care, meals, and attention.

For parents

Space to rest, connect, and regain strength.

Our mission

A commitment to practical support, community, and inclusive opportunity.

To empower families of children with disabilities by providing practical support, building community, and advocating for inclusive, equitable opportunities.

So every child and caregiver can thrive.

What guides us

Compassion with purpose.

01

Dignity

Every person has inherent dignity and worth and deserves to be seen, respected, and supported.

02

Compassion

We meet families with understanding, practical care, and genuine human connection.

03

Hope

We believe practical support can restore strength and create new possibilities for families.

Our foundation

Our work is inspired by Christian faith and a calling to care for people who are sick, vulnerable, and in need of compassion.

“For I was sick and you visited me.”

Matthew 25:36

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Help create more room for care, dignity, and hope.

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