The people and government of Ireland have been praised for their commendable work in Tigray over the past 30 years. This acknowledgment came during the launch of an IRISH AID-supported project aimed at improving climate change resilience in vulnerable communities, particularly women, youth, and smallholder farmers who have been impacted by the genocidal war and natural disasters.

During the project’s launch, Abba Abrha Hagos, Head of the Catholic Church Office of the Diocese of Adigrat, commended Ireland for their consistent support to Tigray over the past three decades. He emphasized the devastation caused by the genocidal war in Tigray, highlighting the destruction of the region’s infrastructure.

Abrha Hagos stated that the focus of the project will be on aiding climate change vulnerable communities, specifically targeting women, youth, and small farmers who have been adversely affected by both conflict and natural calamities.

The project is in line with the Tigray Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, according to the Deputy Head of Mission and Representative of the Irish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Fergal Ryan. He emphasized that the support of donors and charities is essential to ensure the reconstruction and recovery of Tigray.

Fergal Ryan explained that the Irish government and people have been involved in development projects in Tigray for the past 30 years. Their focus has been on poverty reduction, particularly benefiting farmers in the region.

The Irish Ambassador representative emphasized that even during the war, the Irish government and people have provided humanitarian assistance to those in need. Efforts are being made to reduce hunger, vulnerability, and create a resilient society to natural and other disasters in Tigray.

After visiting Tigray and witnessing the devastation caused by the genocidal war, Fergal Ryan highlighted the importance of rebuilding destroyed infrastructure and supporting vulnerable populations such as women, youth, and smallholder farmers.

The Ambassador also stated that the Irish government is committed to increasing resilience by focusing on agroforestry-based communities vulnerable to war and natural disasters.

The project is supported by IRISH AID and implemented by the Bureau of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Agricultural Research Institute, and the International Agroforestry Research Centre, as reported by Dmtsi Weyane Television.