Esrael

My name is Esrael and my friends call me Isru. I live with my mother and two brothers in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. My mother is a school librarian, and she has been the primary influence in my life. She has helped me and given me advice throughout my life. My mother has modeled the value of service and I eagerly carry that desire into my life and ministry as I know what it means to work hard and remain steadfast in the midst of worldly challenges.

My family believes in Jesus Christ, and I accepted Him into my life as a child. I grew up going to church and the Lord has brought me to where I am today. I was invited to Young Life by a dear woman in my community where I have found encouragement and purpose. I am now a volunteer leader and desire to share the gospel with every student in the schools in my community.

As a recipient of the Developing Global Leaders scholarship, I am studying nursing at Rift Valley University in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. I am not financially able to attend university without this scholarship, and I will be the first person in my family to graduate. With my nursing degree, I want to help people and serve the Lord. I also want to continue working with Young Life, sharing the Gospel in schools with all those who do not believe in Him.