Young Mens Christian Association of Ethiopia (YMCA) announced a plan to support the government and non-government organizations’ effort towards fighting COVID-19 spread.
Association’s Director, Dagmawi Selama said YMCA has always been by the side of the government and the people during trying times. Currently, it is preparing to reaffirm its commitment by providing protective items that are dearly important in the fight against COVID-19. Dagmawi added that YMCA is also providing awareness programs on various sections of the society to halt the spread of the virus.
He said every corner of the planet is under the threat of COVID-19. This is a time where the commitment of a single individual can make a difference nationally as well as internationally.
“Adherence to national rules and helping each other have great importance to overcome the current problem.”
For his part, YMCA Communication and Resource Mobilization Director, Tsgereda Zewdu said this is a critical period where every individual and organization should stand firm to halt the spread of COVID-19.
As a national organization that works to the wellbeing of the society in general and the youth in particular, YMCA has finalized to stand by the side of the government and the people to fight the spread of the virus.
In comparison with those economically strong nations, developing nations like Ethiopia needs to focus on the prevention mechanisms.
Seeing this, YMCA has finalized its preparations to create awareness among the society.
She said, using its previous programs, YMCA will address not less than 3,250 members of the society by providing them 150 water tankers, alcohols, sanitizers, and masks.
“What is more, YMCA has finalized its preparation to donate not less than 60 mattresses that are going to be used in quarantine centers to Addis Ababa City Administration, Coronavirus Prevention Committee.”
Using its warehouses and halls that are found in different parts of the country (Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, SNNPs, and Addis Ababa) YMCA will provide spaces for necessary preventive purposes.
Seconding Tsgeredas point, YMCA Program Director, Hellen Tefera said, using its volunteers and members, YMCA is also on its way to work with Government NGOs that are now working in the prevention measures.
She said using different social organizations (Ider and Ekub) YMCA is ready to support vulnerable sects of the society and the needy.
The Ethiopian Herald April 17/2020
BY LEULSEGED WORKU
