Our Impact — By the Numbers
Compassionate care delivered today. Capacity multiplied for tomorrow.
414,831
Patients served
12538
Babies delivered
84,442
Surgeries completed
88
PAACS graduates from SCH
Care That Reaches Beyond Soddo
Patients travel from across Southern Ethiopia—and from neighboring regions—to receive skilled, compassionate care at SCH.
- 171 beds across four wards, NICU, and ICU.
- 24/7 Emergency, Outpatient Clinics, and specialty services.
- Operating rooms: 8 modern theaters in the Surgery Pavilion.
Every year, donors help fund 400,000+ patient visits and 80,000+ life-changing procedures.
Training That Multiplies Impact
Through PAACS, SCH operates fully accredited five-year residency programs in General and Orthopedic Surgery. Residents receive world-class surgical training and spiritual discipleship to serve—and lead—across Africa.
- 80+ graduates from SCH serving in hospitals across Africa.
- 22 residents in training at any given time.
- Each graduate treats thousands of patients over a career—multiplying today’s care into tomorrow’s capacity.
Bethany’s 16 Surgeries
Bethany arrived at SCH with fractures from a road traffic accident. After 16 surgeries and 2 months in the hospital, she now walks without a limp most days!
Tesfaye’s Second Chance
Life-saving surgery made possible by donors and SCH’s surgical team.
Your Gift Can Help
…quickly placed her on a breathing machine and obtained permission from the family to do a Cesarean section to save the baby’s life.
The Cost to Heal
Every dollar helps restore health and hope. Most life-saving surgeries cost less than $360 — meaning even a small gift has a huge impact.
$100
Covers a typical hospital admission for a patient in need.
$360
Funds a life-saving surgery that changes a patient’s future.
$400
Provides orthopedic surgery and hospital care for a child or adult.
Every gift is transferred securely through St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation and directly funds patient care in Ethiopia.
Stewardship You Can Trust
St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation (our U.S. partner) is an ECFA member and provides financial oversight, annual audits, and transparent reporting.
- 96% of funds support medical care, training, and facilities in Ethiopia.
- Annual reports and audits available on request.
Help Us Care for More Families
Your gift today fuels life-saving care and trains the next generation of African surgeons.
