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Tigray community in Boston raises 55,000 USD for disabled veterans |
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Addis Ababa, 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. |
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