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Wargba

Emergency Food Aid Delivered in Wargba, Raya Azebo

Urgent Relief for Families Facing Starvation

In late December 2023, RDF Canada received a direct request from local social affairs officer Akeza Ashebir to assist 100 individuals in Wargba, a village in the Raya Azebo district of Tigray, Ethiopia. These individuals were reported to be in the early stages of starvation and in urgent need of food support.

After independently verifying the situation, RDF Canada approved an emergency allocation of 180,000 Ethiopian Birr to provide immediate relief.

Funding and Oversight

A total of 700,000 Ethiopian Birr was allocated for this distribution, excluding transportation and logistical costs. Mr. Kahsay Mesele formally agreed to monitor and execute the distribution in alignment with RDF Canada’s humanitarian standards and community accountability protocols.

Approximate Location of Wargba

What Was Provided

Each recipient received a tailored package of essential food items:

50 kg of corn
5 liters of cooking oil
2,000 Birr in cash for supplemental food needs

This aid was designed to provide immediate relief while allowing families flexibility to meet specific dietary and household needs.

Our Commitment

This emergency response reflects RDF Canada’s ongoing commitment to community-led development, transparent aid delivery, and culturally grounded humanitarian action. We remain deeply grateful to our local partners and donors whose support makes this work possible.

"True humanitarian aid doesn’t end with relief—it begins a journey toward dignity, resilience, and self-reliance. Every act of support is a step closer to communities standing strong on their own." - RDF Canada

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