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REST works to eradicate poverty in Tigray by promoting and enabling self-reliant, sustainable development in the region ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📍Tigray, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

Ethiopia
Joined January 2020
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🌱 In Genete, Raya Azebo, Amele Etsay Reda earned ETB 21,900 selling vegetables with support from the REST– @WFP_Ethiopia Resilience Project. Utlizing at home. Now she’s inspiring neighbors to grow, too. “Even small activities can bring income.” #Resilience # #Nutrition
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🚚 Our Emergency food assistance is reaching 61,872 displaced people across Abi Adi, Keyih Tekli, Kola Tembien, and Yechilla —providing vital support amid ongoing hostilities. 🙏 Grateful to the people and Government of the United States and CRS Ethiopia for helping save lives.
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🌱 At Limat Selam Irrigation Cooperative in Mechare, Raya Azebo, farmers are growing diverse crops despite drought. With support from REST & WFP and partners, Abadi Hayelom earned over ETB 400,000 last year, improving his family’s wellbeing. #irrigation
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Drought has left fields bare in Raya Azebo and Raya Chercher, Tigray. Farmers hope the belg rains continue—and urgently need seeds and livestock feed. REST and WFP are supporting community resilience through irrigation and drought-mitigation efforts. #DroughtResponse #ElNiño
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Through crisis, REST continues standing with communities across Tigray. Read our latest newsletter on the 2026 drought response, recovery, resilience, WASH, health, and more: canva.link/9vfc28mkr7u0iry #Tigray #HumanitarianResponse #Resilience #WASH #Health
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🤝 REST continues lifesaving food aid in Axum’s IDPs. 🍚 Thanks to the people and Government of the U.S. and CRS for supporting IDPs. Together, we can help Tigray through these challenges. 💛 #EmergencyAid #SupportIDPs #Tigray #Drought
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Changing conditions delayed emergency food aid, but trucks are now heading to Axum, with deliveries to other woredas to follow for displaced families. We thank the people and Government of the United States and CRS Ethiopia for supporting this life-saving assistance.
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🐄💧 Drought threatens 3.53 million livestock and the livelihoods of 956,810 households in Tigray. More than 3.19 million animals are in poor condition, with about 2,800 deaths reported. Urgent support for feed, water and veterinary care is needed. #DroughtResponse
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“More than food, this support gives us hope. We urgently need it to continue.” —Hailay G/ziher, displaced from Mai Kadra and living at Mekelle 70 Kare IDP site. Thank you to the American people, government, CRS, and REST. 🙏🤝
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Emergency food assistance is reaching vulnerable families in Tigray through DoS RAPID, REST, and CRS. Thank you to our supporters and frontline teams. More humanitarian partners are needed. #FoodAssistance
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🌟 Mission accomplished! Just wrapped up an eye-opening 4-day project visit with Well:Fair Foundation and REST, documenting WASH facilities and new water sources in Tigray. Huge thanks to Well:Fair for a decade of support and commitment to tackling the El Niño crisis.💧 #WASH
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🌟 Mission accomplished! Just wrapped up an eye-opening 4-day project visit with Well:Fair Foundation and REST, documenting WASH facilities and new water sources in Tigray. Huge thanks to Well:Fair for a decade of support and commitment to tackling the El Niño crisis.💧 #WASH
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🌟 Today, we welcomed our partners from the Well:Faire Foundation, @NSubotic4 ! Their efforts are crucial in restoring water flow in Tigray. Over the next three days, they'll visit WASH facilities and witness live drilling by REST. 💧 #WaterIsLife #PartnershipForChange
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🌍💔 Tigray is facing a severe drought due to El Niño, threatening livelihoods and livestock. REST and partners are mobilizing support! 🚨 Urgent needs: Livestock feed, Short term seeds, vaccines, water development, and humanitarian aid. #TigrayDrought #HumanitarianAid
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🌱 Excited to host the Regional Forum for the Recovery and Development of Beles in Tigray! This vital resource faces cochineal infestations and environmental pressures. Let's unite for science-based solutions to safeguard our communities and ecosystems! #BelesRecovery
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As Severe El Niño is causing drought in Tigray. leaving our spate irrigation and livestock ponds dry in Raya Azabo and Rayachercher. Tigray urgently needs attention and collaboration to avert the drought crisis. #TigrayDrought #ClimateAction
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🚰✨ Pictorial updates from our water supply projects in Mhkan (Rama Adi Arbaete) and Chelekot (Enderta)! We're working tirelessly to restore water flow in Tigray during this El Niño-driven drought. Huge thanks to @UNICEFEthiopia and @well:fair for the support! 💙 #Waterislife
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Tigray's once fertile land is now parched. Farmers face severe threats due to El Niño-induced drought.
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🌱 Building Climate Resilience in Tigray! Amid El Niño challenges, REST, with support from the Development Fund of Norway, is restoring degraded landscapes in Adwa & Zana. Gully rehab, agroforestry, and climate-smart infrastructure boost food security and community resilience.
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