Welcome to the website of the Lalibela Educational Trust (LET)

LET is a registered charity (No. 1115891) and was established in 2006. The aim of the Trust is to ensure that all the children in the Sponsorship Project can achieve their ambition and independence by helping to finance further or professional education, if necessary. On the About Us page you will find more details about the Trust and its link with the Sponsorship Project.

The first two individuals supported by LET graduated in the summer of 2008 - a special year for them, their sponsors, and the trust. Woynshet completed a three-year nursing diploma in Addis Ababa and Tigist finished her teacher training. Click here to read their stories.

The Trust raises money through fundraising events and through regular donations from private individuals. In addition, the Trust also aims to secure funds from grant-giving bodies. Please, go to How You Can Help to read more. All the money raised and donated to the Trust goes to the students. All the work is done on a voluntary basis, and expenses are paid for by the sponsors themselves.

LET acknowledges the generous donations of Informed Assessment Ltd, who have made the trust their preferred charity, and the Worshipful Company of Pewterers, who are supporting one student for the duration of her three-year nursing studies.