Addis Chamber provides 3.2 mln Birr support to displaced people

Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association (AACCSA) said it has provided food and non-food items amounting 3.2 million Birr for the Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs) because of the war.

Wheat flour, Rice, Children fortified foods, clothes, sanitary items and blankets, among others, have been provided to the victims of the war.

Mesenbet Shenkutie, President of the AACCSA and board members submitted the support to Semien Shewa Zone officials in Debre Birhan City last week.

“Addis Chamber will provide further supports to rehabilitate the displaced people,” said Mesenbet.

Sisay Weldeamanuel, Deputy Administrator of Semien Shewa Zone extended his gratitude to the support and said: “There’re thousands of displaced people in this zone and the support will have an immense role in rehabilitating  the displaced people.”