Despite the challenges, our team is committed to reaching communities in northern #Ethiopia, where armed conflict has displaced millions of people. Since May 2023, our mobile health teams have been providing lifesaving services to displaced people and host communities in Tigray.

#Ethiopia: Sister Kahsa Hagos: A tale of heroism, hope for survivors of Gender-Based Violence in #Tigray addisstandard.com/?p=44092 When the Tigray war erupted in November 2020, Sister Kahsa Hagos was the coordinator for the Maternity and Childcare Unit at #Adigrat Hospital. As the conflict escalated, she witnessed an alarming rise in gender-based violence (#GBV), with survivors enduring severe physical and psychological trauma. The harrowing accounts of gang rape, torture, and a justice system failing to provide any relief deeply moved her. Recognizing the urgent need for safe spaces, Sister Kahsa established the One-Stop Center in Adigrat in 2021, providing shelter and basic services for GBV survivors despite significant security risks. Nearly 400 traumatized women, with nowhere else to turn, found refuge at the center. In an interview with Addis Standard, Sister Kahsa detailed the dire conditions that compelled her to act. She highlighted the critical shortage of medical supplies, the constant threat from Eritrean security forces, severe food shortages, and the ongoing risk of violence. For her unwavering dedication, Sister Kahsa was honored with the Women, Peace, and Security Civil Society Leadership Award on May 14, 2024, in #Mekelle. In the interview, Sister Kahsa emphasized the profound significance of this recognition for the people of Tigray. "The recognition I received holds great significance for the people of Tigray," she stated, adding, "it signifies that their suffering is not in vain and that they deserve justice, support, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives."

The arrival of Birgid Nihamedu's in Ethiopia is causing headaches to Higdefawyian. There are Eritrean military personnel who are fed up with the Isias's regime and are simply waiting for a movement to start that they would gladly join to topple the lawless dictatorship. Dictator Isias and his allies are quite anxious. #Eritrea will shortly undergo change.

🎬 Exciting News! Thrilled to share that our film "Unholy" has been selected for another prestigious festival! 🌟 Honored to be part of the Global Film Festival Awards! 🎥 Watch "Unholy" in Calgary, Canada, and Mekelle, Tigray, in the coming two weekends.