NUEW branch in Keren city holds 3rd Conference

The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW)’s branch in Keren city held 3rd Conference during which it assessed the 3-year activities as regards organizational capacity, community sensitization targeting harmful customary practices and antenatal as well as postnatal care, among others.

Keren, 4 July 2013 – The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW)’s branch in Keren city held 3rd Conference during which it assessed the 3-year activities as regards organizational capacity, community sensitization targeting harmful customary practices and antenatal as well as postnatal care, among others.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Faizet Adala, head of the branch office, disclosed that a total of 229 families were rehabilitated in livestock over the past 3 years, while training on handcrafting was organized for 30 women, and 108 others obtained credit. She further indicated that the members extended 58,000 Nakfa with a view to carrying out afforestation activities within the Martyrs Cemetery in the city, besides the fact that the awareness of members pertaining to communicable diseases is on the rise.

The participants of the conference elected a new management committee, and called on its members to demonstrate commitment during their future work.

In closing remarks, Ms. Asha Ali-Nur, head of the Union’s branch in Anseba region, noted the timeliness of exerting efforts for still more gratifying outcome on the basis of clearly defining the merits and demerits. She also said that youth members should play their due role in all activities of the Union.