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Mercy Branch Inc

A mercy giving ministry committed to holistically caring for Addis Ababa's forgotten children. Mercy Branch Inc.

is a 501c3 organization which is tied to an NGO in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We exist to extend the mercy of Jesus to some of the forgotten children who call the street their home in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We do this by caring for mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs, while striving for family reunification for each child when possible. We believe in family and in empowering families to

raise their children to be productive, healthy adults. We believe in the importance of redeeming children's childhoods and in relentless pursuit of the whole person with radical grace and reverent mercy.

01/12/2026

🎄 Gena at The Mihret House in Ethiopia 🤍

Last week, our boys celebrated Gena—Ethiopian Christmas—surrounded by food, laughter, and the kind of togetherness that turns a house into a family.

In Ethiopia, Gena is celebrated on January 7. It is traditionally a day centered on community, simplicity, and sharing. Many people fast before Christmas, so the meal itself becomes deeply meaningful—a celebration of both faith and togetherness. Our home honored that tradition in the best way possible.

The boys were part of so many special traditions:
🐔 choosing the chicken
🔪 helping prepare and cut the meat
🍲 cooking doro wat (our beloved spicy chicken stew)
🥩 making tibs
☕️ a traditional coffee ceremony
🥖 enjoying himbasha, a lightly sweet holiday bread

By the time the food was ready, the whole house smelled warm and spicy and alive.

After eating, they played games, laughed, and did what kids do best—collapsed into happy naps, full of food and joy.

Moments like these are why this work matters. It isn’t just about meals or school or medical care—it’s about creating a place where children who once survived on the streets now get to experience rituals, holidays, and belonging.

Thank you for being part of this story. You make these moments possible. ❤️

12/02/2025

Everyone is doing well here and the kids have grown into young adults very quickly!

I has started going to driving license school, and he should be getting his license in a couple of months.
E has gotten a sewing job and is making traditional clothing, and he is very busy doing this work.
A and H are doing really well in school.

Today is Giving Tuesday. It is a global movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity. This comes after a weekend known for consumerism in the US. This is a day that encourages us to give generously to causes we stand behind.

Mercy Branch exists solely because of the generosity of people who give. Your donations have helped Yoni and Papi to raise these boys into wonderful young men! You can help us today by donating so that we can fill in our end of year gap. You can also become a part of our street team by setting up a reoccurring monthly donation. Host your own Giving Tuesday fundraiser on your social media in Mercy Branch’s honor. Share our work with friends and family.

Every donation goes directly to the ministry and provides safe housing for our boys, three nutritious meals a day and snacks, tuition for an excellent private school, salary for all our in-country staff, vehicle upkeep, repairs and fuel, extra family activities, medical care for each child, invidentals etc..

To make a donation, please click the link in our profile. Thank you for your continuous generosity! YOU are making a difference!

09/11/2025

Melkam Addis Amet! (Happy New Year)
Today was Ethiopia’s new year, and one of everyone’s favorite holidays to celebrate together.
Ethiopia functions on a different calendar than the western world does. So it is now 2018 in Ethiopia!
Please enjoy some photos of the holiday.
Early new year morning, kids go from door to door wishing a happy, prosperous & healthy new year to their neighbors. The boys give gifts of a flower and introduce the dawn of a new year, and the girls sing a very popular new year song called “Abeba ayeshe hoy” meaning have you seen the flowers?
May this be a year of abundant growth, hope and love for all!
// To ensure that the children in The Mihret House can continue to thrive and experience all of their beautiful cultural customs, please consider joining our Street Team and becoming a $35/month supporter. We know many are financially struggling right now, but if you are not one of those families, would you please consider joining as a supporter?//

08/21/2025

It has been a great summer, and the Mercy Branch family is so excited to announce the arrival of Yoni and Papi’s new son, Zion! Both mama and baby are doing well. Thank you for your continued prayers and support! Zion will go home and be surrounded by so much love!

06/17/2025

🎉 Melkam Lidet, Yoni! (Happy Birthday, Yoni!)

Every year, we celebrate not just your birthday, but the gift you are — to your family, to the children at Mihret House, to Mercy Branch, and to everyone whose path crosses yours.

Yoni’s kindness, humility, and strong, steady faith illuminate everything he does. His leadership is a reflection of his heart — a heart that loves without condition, serves without expecting anything in return, and brings peace into every space he enters.

This year, as we celebrate you, we want you to know we see the way you carry heavy responsibilities with grace and compassion. We see your sacrifices, your patience, your generosity, and your deep trust in God’s ability to redeem, restore, and transform.

Thank you for letting your life be a blessing to so many. May this new year bring you rest, renewal, abundant health, deep happiness, and a fresh awareness that you are profoundly valued and deeply loved.

01/15/2025

Last week was Christmas in Ethiopia! We celebrated as a family with a delicious meal. This is a day that we look forward to in order to celebrate the birth of Jesus as a family. It was a wonderful day thanks to our generous donors!

The large bread that you see Yoni cutting is called Ambasha. This is a traditional Ethiopian bread used for celebrations & served at special events. It is slightly sweet & flavored with warm spices. If you would like to try this delicious bread (it is especially good with honeys & served with tea) here is a recipe that has been adapted for US baking.
Ingredients:
2.5 tsp yeast
1 T sugar
1 1/4 C warm water
3 1/4 C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 T nigella seeds (black cumin seeds) optional but delicious
1 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp ginger
Method:
Take ¼ C water and add 1 Tbsp sugar to it. Stir to dissolve and sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast begin to froth.
Add the activated yeast mix into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the flour, salt, nigella seeds and spices to it. Fit the machine with the dough hook and stir the mix to combine. Adjust the speed to knead at low and add the water slowly within a minute of kneading the dough will come together. If needed add a few more tablespoons of water/flour as required (dough will be sticky), knead 3 to 4 minutes until the dough feels smooth. Cover & let rise for 1 hr. Grease 9 inch spring form pan. Punch down dough & place inside pan. Cover & let rise for 30 min. Preheat oven to 350°. Use a dinner knife to make decorative designs on top. Do not cut all the way through. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool.

12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity. This comes after a weekend known for consumerism in the US. This is a day that encourages us to give generously to causes we stand behind.

Mercy Branch exists solely because of the generosity of people who give. You can help us today by donating so that we can fill in our end of year gap. You can also become a part of our street team by setting up a reoccurring monthly donation. Host your own Giving Tuesday fundraiser on your social media in Mercy Branch’s honor. Share our work with friends and family.

Every donation goes directly to the ministry and provides safe housing for our boys, three nutritious meals a day and snacks, tuition for an excellent private school, salary for all our in-country staff, vehicle upkeep, repairs and fuel, extra family activities, medical care for each child, invidentals etc..

To make a donation, please click the link in our profile. Thank you for your continuous generosity! YOU are making a difference!

10/16/2024

Here are some photos of our back-to-school shopping trip, and a photo of some of our boys’ (including Yoni’s son) first day of school! Thanks to your continuous generous support/monthly donations, we were able to purchase much needed new shoes, uniforms & supplies for the boys for this new school year.
Please continue to pray for this to be an excellent academic year of much growth! Education is so vital for the future generations in Ethiopia. Thank you for helping to make this possible.

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Raleigh, NC
27623

Telephone

(607) 321-7003

Website

https://engage.suran.com/mercybranch/s/give/gift/facebook

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