Contribution by Eritrean nationals in Canada

In addition to the 350 thousand Canada Dollars they previously contributed, Eritrean nationals in Canada contributed 125 thousand Dollars.

Asmara, 28 April 2020- In addition to the 350 thousand Canada Dollars they previously contributed, Eritrean nationals in Canada contributed 125 thousand Dollars.

According to report, the Saskatoon branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women contributed 5 thousand Dollars, Eritrean community in Saskatoon 5 thousand and 500 Dollars, Holidays Coordinating Committee in Saskatoon 7 thousand Dollars, National Union of Eritrean Women in Edmonton 5 thousand Dollars, National Union of Eritrean Women in London-Ontario 1 thousand and 500 Dollars, Debre Mihret Medihanie Alem in Toronto 5 thousand Dollars, and staff members of the Consular Affairs contributed their one moth salary.

Likewise, family of Mr. Girmatsion Woldegiorgis from Saskatoon and Mr. Tesfagiorgis Kiflemariam from the US decided that the families that have rented their houses in Keren and Asmara respectively to stay free of rental payment until the corona virus pandemic is fully contained. Other nationals from inside the country and abroad have also taken similar initiatives for the families that have rented their houses in several cities in the country to live free of charge ranging from 2 to 6 months.

In related news, ‘Mereb’ and Teklu Gebrehiwet mills have decided to provide free service to customers for one month and two weeks respectively while the  tourism service provision institutions and retailers in Adi-Quala extended material support to 120 disadvantaged citizens in their areas.