Life at House of Shiloh
Glimpses of hope in Korah
Every photo is a story — of children learning, families supported, and a community finding hope through faith and education.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Est. 2019
Tutoring, feeding, and equipping children in Korah — one of Addis Ababa's most vulnerable communities — to achieve their God-given potential.
"Feed the hungry and help those in trouble."
Isaiah 58:10
Our Impact
Our Story
House of Shiloh is a holistic ministry established in 2019 by its founder, Shimelis Mekonnen and Shawna Levy. Mr. Mekonnen has been teaching for approximately 13 years and has long known many of the students who live near the dump in the Korah area of Addis Ababa.
These students attend government schools and are learning in severely oversized classrooms of 50 to 90 students per class. Due to overcrowding, they were not receiving proper educational training. When Mr. Mekonnen was contacted for help, he observed firsthand that the children needed tutoring — and he proposed this project.
Beyond academics, House of Shiloh also addresses food insecurity. No child should go to school hungry. No child should go to bed hungry. Both of these realities directly impact a child's capacity to learn and grow.
The ministry also supports families through income generation — providing parents with start-up funding for micro-business training and equipping mothers with sewing machines and skills to earn sustainable livelihoods.
"The children need our help to ensure that they reach their God-given responsibilities."
— Shimelis Mekonnen, FounderPurpose
Guided by faith and driven by love, House of Shiloh is committed to transforming lives — one child, one family, one community at a time.
To support student education in God's love and equip them to be competent, compassionate, and Christian servant-minded leaders.
Breaking the cycle of poverty through education and ministering the love of Christ — inspiring individuals to be strong in achieving their dreams and life goals.
Help students overcome their academic challenges and reach their full potential in the classroom.
Lead the students toward independent learning — building confidence, skills, and a love for knowledge.
Share the love of Christ with the students and their families, building a foundation of faith and hope.
The Community
Korah is a small village in Addis Ababa surrounding a major municipal dump site — a place characterized by extreme poverty and deep resilience.
A Day in the Life
Every day, Monday through Sunday, sponsored children follow a structured schedule that nourishes both mind and spirit.
Children arrive each weekday morning for 40 minutes of tutoring, followed by a nutritious breakfast. Dressed in their school uniforms, they then collect their learning materials and head to school — ready to learn.
After school, children return by 4 PM for afternoon tutoring that runs until 6 PM. This structured support helps reinforce what they learned during the school day and addresses individual academic needs.
Four days per week, 20 minutes are devoted to Bible Study — reading scripture and praying together as a community. The remainder of the session focuses on academic studies.
Sundays are a special day of academic support, communal prayer, and sharing — a time for children to reflect, connect, and grow together in faith and learning.
Life at House of Shiloh
Every photo is a story — of children learning, families supported, and a community finding hope through faith and education.
Make a Difference
Your monthly commitment provides food, school supplies, household essentials, and the gift of education to a child in Korah. Donations are tax deductible.
See What Your Gift ProvidesYour $50 Monthly Gift
Every sponsorship dollar goes directly toward meeting the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of a child in Korah.
Sponsorship Profiles
Each child has a name, a story, and a dream. For $50 a month, you can make that dream possible. Click a profile to learn more.
Grade 8
Mihret lives with her mother and little sister in a mud home in Addis Ababa. She does not know her father, who left when she was 2 years old. She dreams of becoming a pilot.
Grade 3
She lives with her parents, one sister and one brother in Addis Ababa. She loves helping her mother and drawing pictures. She wants to be a doctor and serve her community.
Grade 3
Addisie came from the countryside due to civil war. She has three sisters and is the youngest. She loves planting flowers and helping at home. She wants to become a doctor and serve her community.
Grade 4
Bethelihem came from the countryside to Addis for a better life. She loves reading, writing, and helping at home. She wants to be a journalist and writer to serve those in need.