How is Goah actually pronounced?
Goah means 'Sunrise' in Amharic (Ethiopian National Language) and is pronounced [ɡɔx] in phonetics - similar to the last name of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh
Association for promoting Ethiopian street children
Goah was founded June, 2017 and is a non-profit community based in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Goah supports socially disadvantaged street children and increases the chances of street children working part-time in the community for environmental protection.
Learn more about the associationGoah means 'Sunrise' in Amharic (Ethiopian National Language) and is pronounced [ɡɔx] in phonetics - similar to the last name of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh
In Ethiopia, 44% of the population is under 14, 65% are under 25 years old.
A child should grow up in a family environment with love, guidance and understanding. However, especially children are the most vulnerable people in Ethiopia and grow up homeless, impoverished and without care or education.
This is where the Goah Sunrise Project comes into play:
We believe that together we can positively influence the fate of these children. Together, we can provide these children with education and development with increased standards and expectations.
How does the association plan to improve the lives of street children? Find out what strategies Goah uses to achieve its goals.
StrategiesWhat specific activities is Goah doing to help the street children?
ActivitiesGoah Sunrise Association has set certain factors to control and meet the achievement of the planned goals
SuccessfactorsAs always with Goah: the children receive 100%!
With the Sunrise Package, you can give an Ethiopian street kid a memorable sunrise every day for a year. Become godfather/godmother of a street child.
Price: With 700 €, you can support one child for a whole year
We also welcome financial donations. You decide how much you would like to give—every euro counts and brings us closer to our goals.

We celebrated the first anniversary of the association in Vienna. See the best photos now.
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