Abebech Gobena is the founder of Ethiopia 's first orphanage . Her humanitarian work started when she saved the life of a baby girl suckling on the breast of her dead mother . She was so moved by this act that she decided to dedicate herself as an orphan and help other children in need, which led her to found Ethiopia's first orphanage.
Abebech Gobena is the founder of Ethiopia 's first orphanage . Her humanitarian work started when she saved the life of a baby girl suckling on the breast of her dead mother . Now Gobena 's orphanage cares for over 700 children .