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Walia Charity Association Delivers 800,000 Birr Grain Aid in Adi Arkay
The North America-established Walia Charity Association provided substantial aid, distributing 150 quintals of sorghum (mashila)—valued at 800,000 Birr—to low-income residents in Adi Arkay town. This crucial support, delivered on October 20, 2025, benefited 1,000 vulnerable single parents’ children, including the elderly and those with disabilities.
The distribution was efficiently managed by Walia Association’s local branch coordinators in collaboration with the Godolyas Elderly Assistance Association.
Woreda Administrator Ato Desalegn Abate praised the association’s charitable work and affirmed the Woreda’s commitment to supporting Walia’s plan to construct an Elderly Assistance Center in the town. We extend deep gratitude to the collaborating Godolyas Elderly Assistance Association and Woreda agricultural experts.
Beneficiaries also offered heartfelt thanks, recognizing Walia Charity as a constant supporter of its people, and blessed the North American supporters for their continuous aid.
Walia Charity Impact: Aid, Development, and Community Goodwill.
1. 🤝 Direct Humanitarian Relief (Immediate Impact)
The most immediate impact was the provision of vital aid to highly vulnerable groups:
Aid Value and Volume: The donation of 150 quintals of sorghum (a staple grain) with a total value of 800,000 Birr provided significant nutritional support.
Beneficiaries: Approximately 1,000 vulnerable individuals—specifically the elderly and people with disabilities—received direct, tangible support, addressing immediate food insecurity.
2. 🏘️ Community Development & Institutional Support (Future Impact)
The action fostered goodwill and secured commitments for long-term development:
Government Commitment: The Woreda Administrator, Ato Desalegn Abate, praised the association’s work and confirmed the local government’s full support for Walia’s future plan to build an Elderly Assistance Center in the town. This moves the organization closer to creating a sustainable resource for the community.
Partnership Strengthening: The distribution, conducted in collaboration with the Godolyas Elderly Assistance Association and Woreda agricultural experts, strengthened the operational ties between the North American charity and local Ethiopian organizations.
3. 🙏 Emotional & Reputational Impact
The report highlights the deep emotional and spiritual impact of the aid:
Gratitude and Hope: Beneficiaries expressed “high gratitude,” recognizing Walia Charity as a constant “supporter of its people.” This provides a powerful emotional reward and validates the mission.
Blessings and Recognition: The supporters were recognized and blessed with powerful wishes, emphasizing the cultural and spiritual value of the aid: “May you… plant children; may you be granted the soil of your country; may your homes be filled with blessings!”
This report effectively demonstrates Walia Charity’s impact as being both quantitative (150 quintals, 800,000 Birr, 1,000 people) and qualitative (securing future project support and generating immense goodwill).
Humanitarian Aid to Telemt District
Walia Charity Association, a North American nonprofit, delivered vital food assistance to Telemt district residents severely impacted by natural disasters.
Relief Efforts
Partnering with Abna and Ageta Kebeles, Walia Charity Association donated 100 quintals (10,000 kg) of sorghum valued at 600,000 Ethiopian birr. This aid targeted 667 families affected by landslides, struggling to access basic necessities.
Efficient Distribution
Local leaders Mr. Jejaw Birhane (Abna Kebele Development Station Head) and Mr. Shegaw Tsagaye (Amald Property Department Head) oversaw seamless distribution. North American Walia Charity Association members donated 15 kg of sorghum per person to displaced residents lacking daily food.
Efficient Distribution
This generous donation:
Alleviates hunger among disaster victims.
Supports vulnerable communities.
Demonstrates international solidarity, showcasing global compassion.
Community Benefits
The donation brings:
Immediate relief to affected families.
Hope to communities in crisis.
Opportunities for long-term recovery.
Call to Action
Local officials urge stakeholders to provide complementary support, amplifying the humanitarian impact. Collective efforts ensure comprehensive assistance.
Community Benefits
The donation brings:
Immediate relief to affected families.
Hope to communities in crisis.
Opportunities for long-term recovery.
Gratitude
Telemt district residents express heartfelt gratitude to the Walia Charity Association and its North American donors.
Partnership and Resilience
This collaboration exemplifies effective humanitarian partnerships, ensuring aid reaches those most in need. It fosters trust, strengthening community resilience and inspiring collective action.
Long-Term Vision
Walia Charity Association envisions a brighter future for Telemt district, empowering residents to rebuild and thrive.
