Alehegn Habtamu

A Case Study of Orphanage Experience Alehegn Habtamu

A 15 years old girl stated the situation as follows: "I faced a problem when my caregiver changed her position. At that time I was a grade five student. The close relationship and affection with her made my life difficult when I missed her. As a result of her absence, I couldn't concentrate on my education. I couldn't concentrate and work on my education as she transferred to the other position in the organization. I failed in grade 5 as a result of the disturbance on my life because of her absence. I began to be careless in my education and had low performance in class. My educational performance failed and the relationship with my friends was not good. This situation resulted my failure in that class. She had an influential role in my personality. I consider her as my mom. When I came here I was very small not even finished breast feeding. Although she was working in the organization, I couldn't get her as I want. When she is in the compound I will be in the school. Because of this I couldn't get her. That time was so difficult for me to adapt." (Taken from the book)