ATI Adey Program Supports Women’s Livelihoods in Kwiha Sub City
January 1, 2018 E.C.
The ATI Adey Program, a charitable organization, has provided work equipment and production inputs to women engaged in small scale income generating activities in Kwiha Sub City, Mekelle.
According to Ato Selomon Haile, a representative of the organization, the support was delivered to 14 women’s associations operating in the sub city. The assistance included 11 sewing machines, three injera baking machines, 5.5 quintals of legumes including peas and chickpeas, and three quintals of starter flour intended to serve as initial working capital.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Kwiha Sub City Administrator Ato Abraha Negus said the beneficiary associations are expected to use the support responsibly and effectively. He added that the sub city administration is ready to provide the necessary cooperation, including assistance in securing working spaces, to help ensure the success of the initiative.
Officials also noted that this support builds on previous assistance provided by the ATI Adey Program. In an earlier phase, the organization supported seven women’s associations with 2,360 chickens and 33 quintals of poultry feed, benefiting 114 women. Appreciation was expressed for the program’s continued role in strengthening women’s economic participation.
Beneficiaries said the support would help improve their livelihoods and create new opportunities. They also called for sustained government attention and follow up support to ensure long term impact.
However, officials emphasized that the key challenge lies not only in providing assistance but in ensuring that it is translated into tangible results. Constraints related to production processes, market access, water supply, and electricity were identified as ongoing obstacles. They stressed that addressing these issues requires practical and coordinated responses from relevant institutions.
Meanwhile, according to the Mekelle City Communication and Public Relations Office, Mayor Dr. Redae Berhe is working intensively to expand job opportunities for hundreds of thousands of residents across the city.
