There was an incredible level of generosity shown by VLM donors towards our Ethiopia Appeal For Tigray 2021-2022, which raised €44,400 for the Daughters of Charity in Tigray.  This money was spent on much needed food and medical supplies during the humanitarian crisis. Many lives were saved thanks to the generosity of VLM supporters.

The clinic run by the daughters was hit by a missile launched from Eritrea and this had to be repaired (pictured above). Due to stress and lack of good food, people were more prone to sickness. Therefore, more than half of the money raised was spent on medicine and supplies for the clinic. The sisters are pictured here sorting through medicines to be sent to Alitena. A further €10,000 was spent on food. Finally, €6500 was used to re-build the destroyed clinic. 

In a letter to VLM donors, Sr Aster writes that this money has genuinely saved countless lives. Her message reads –

“May the peace of Christ be with you. I want to thank you for the help you have offered our people last year. Thank you is very small in comparison to what you have given. Only God knows our hearts and how much we have appreciated your goodness and generosity. We now pray that the Lord may grant us lasting peace in our country. With sincere gratitude. Sr Aster Zewdie DC”.

VLM extends this message of thanks to our donors who have shown compassion and solidarity with our partners. We pray for peace in Ethiopia.