The Zoe School
Each Zoe Project school is a church-partnered, locally led learning center that ministers to orphans and vulnerable children.
The school is the primary vehicle the Zoe Project uses to minister to children holistically through academics, daily meals, and daily Bible teaching in partnership with the local church.
Zoe Schools exist in partnership with the local church with the purpose of ministering to orphans in the surrounding area. Each school is run locally by people from the church and the local village and directed by an in-country Ethiopian Director.
Why This Matters
The school provides a consistent environment for orphans and vulnerable children and supports holistic care—spirit, soul, and body—through daily learning, daily meals, and spiritual formation.
How It Works
Each day children learn Amharic (the national language), English, math, and science. In partnership with the local church, there is also a Bible lesson each day.
The Process
Church Partnership
Each Zoe Project school partners with the local church to minister to orphans in the local church area.
Local leadership and staffing
Schools are run locally by people from the church and village and are directed by an in-country Ethiopian Director.
Daily Academics & Bible Teaching
Children learn Amharic, English, math, and science, with a Bible lesson each day.
Key Benefits
Holistic Care
Ministering to children’s spirit, soul, and body through the school model.
Local Ownership
Schools are run by local church and village leaders under an Ethiopian Director.
Consistent Discipleship
Daily Bible lessons in partnership with the local church.
Impact Outcomes
Education
Children receive structured daily learning in core academic subjects.
Discipleship
Daily Bible lessons provided in partnership with the local church.
Community support
Onsite kitchen supports feeding children daily and also supports church efforts to serve the community (Chancho Village).
Project Location
Chancho Village, Ethiopia
Chancho Village