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January 7, 2008 (WIC)- The
Tigray community in Boston (USA) and environs reportedly
raised close to 55,000 USD for Tigray Disabled Veterans
Association (TDVA).
According to a
press release sent to WIC, the fund raising event was attended
by a delegation led by Honorable Asmelash Woldesellasse who
praised those which donated to support the association.
The delegation
had also a chance to meet members of the community to discus
their project and to answer to questions raised on issue of
socio-economic and political development and the challenges in
the country.
The Boston
Tigray Women’s Association on its part donated 5,000 USD.
Chairperson of the association on the occasion appreciated the
sacrifices of the heroic sons and daughters and expressed her
pleasure in meeting the delegation.
Head of the
delegation, Honorable Asmelash explained the role of Tigray
women during the armed struggle and the high number of female
Tigray disabled veterans. He also expressed gratitude to the
association and underscored its importance to TDVA.
The Union of
Tigrayans in North America (UTNA) sponsored the fund raising
event, it was learnt. (END) |
