“COVID-19 has caused an upheaval in the lives of people across the world, disrupting the global community. In Tigray, it has caused an unprecedented challenge to the lives of the people in various ways. Throughout the past 42 years REST has stood by the people of Tigray and today REST continues to serve the people of Tigray as we continue to fight a peoples war against the epidemic. REST personnel, our partners and the people of Tigray are determined to fight this battle together”
REST DURING COVID-19
Message from the Executive Director, Teklewoini Assefa
1. Disseminated COVID-19 recorded message and awareness posters to woreda coordination offices and our head office for both REST personnel and the community.
2. Created water access for rural communities
3. Stationed water technicians on the field to assess the functionality of water projects and effectively follow up with maintenance
4. Donated 2.2. Million Birr worth of materials to the Tigray Regional Health Bureau
5. Implemented physical distancing across project sites, activities and head office.
6. Distributed safety and hygiene materials across all offices and project sites such as: masks, hand sanitizers, and liquid soap.
