65 families of fallen heroes residing in Adi Bezehans, Dibaruwa sub zone, were given financial aid amounting to a total of 32,500 Nakfa by an Eritrean national, Mr. Amanuel Teklebirhan. As part of the financial assistance which was extended in connection with Martyrs Day, each family received a sum of 500 Nakfa.
Asmara, 21 June 2010- 65 families of fallen heroes residing in Adi Bezehans, Dibaruwa sub zone, were given financial aid amounting to a total of 32,500 Nakfa by an Eritrean national, Mr. Amanuel Teklebirhan. As part of the financial assistance which was extended in connection with Martyrs Day, each family received a sum of 500 Nakfa.
During the occasion in which village elders and administrators were present, Mr. Amanuel said that helping families of fallen heroes is not the responsibility of the Government only but also the duty of every citizen. The families of fallen heroes on their part indicated that they take pride in the assistance provided to them by fellow citizens and the Government.
It is to be recalled that Mr. Amanuel made a similar gesture in 2006.