Father Tsegaye Tesfu and Atsede Abreha have known each other for 12 years, describing themselves as spiritual father and daughter.

"I was told at first that I had tuberculosis, and took medication four times for that," says Ms Atsede.

"Eventually I knew that I was HIV-positive. When he knew that I was sick, Father Tsegaye visited me."

"He has comforted me many times," says Ms Atsede, who now runs a small shop. "I am happy because he brought me closer to the church.