War-disabled nationals making good use of credit scheme: Report

It was disclosed at a meeting in Mendefera city that a total of 736 war-disabled nationals who received over 10 million Nakfa in credit last year have made good use of the scheme, according to the Eritrean National War-disabled Veterans Association (ENWDVA) branch in the Southern region.

Mendefera, 04 March 2015 – It was disclosed at a meeting in Mendefera city that a total of 736 war-disabled nationals who received over 10 million Nakfa in credit last year have made good use of the scheme, according to the Eritrean National War-disabled Veterans Association (ENWDVA) branch in the Southern region.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Amanuel Zerom, head of economic development of the branch office, explained that the Association is exerting persistent endeavors as regards improving the socio-economic livelihood of the members. He also pointed out that beneficiaries who engaged in irrigation farming and trade activities are registering progress.

In the same vein, Mr. Tesfaldet Mengistu, head of the ENWDVA branch in the region, stated that the Association is laying emphasis on income-generating activities so as to improve the livelihood of members through organizing training and extending support.