Biniam's Latest Info
Biniam lives on the plains of Asko, home to approximately 120,000 residents. Typical houses are constructed on dirt floors, wood walls and corrugated tin roofs. The primary ethnic groups are Amhara, Oromo and Dorze. The most commonly spoken language is Amharic.
The regional diet consistsof maize and teff (grain). Common health problems in this area include malnutricion, coughs, amoeba infections, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Most adults in Asko work as day labourers and earn the equivelent of $12 US per month. This community needs scholastic materials, employment opportunities, suitable housing and alcohol rehabilitation programs.
Biniam is now level 12 of high school in Ethiopia. This level is equivalent to 12th grade in Australia. His school work is making steady progress.
Soccer is Biniam's favourite recreational activity. He also attends church activities regularly.
Biniam lives with his father and his mother. His duties at home include carrying water, buying or selling in the market and helping in the kitchen. His father occasionally works and his mother maintains the home. Due to low income his family struggles to survive.
