By Catharina Van Den Bosch | Founder/Director
Mrs. Alem is 30 years old and has three children who have suffered both physical and psychological injuries due to the heavy artillery shelling during the Tigray war. When the conflict intensified, she was carrying her three-month-old child on her back while fleeing from the attacks. After walking a short distance from her home, heavy shelling occurred nearby thus adding to the trauma. Upon her return home, Mrs. Alem discovered that her belongings had been looted by an armed group. They took all the cash left at her home and even consumed five of her chickens, leaving her destitute and struggling to look after her family.
Our organization has been supporting war-affected communities, and Mrs. Alem was selected for assistance by the district's government social service. During our home-to-home assessments, we identified her as one of the most severely traumatized individuals due to her experiences. Our counselor conducted an initial evaluation of her trauma and discussed ways to support her. Mrs. Alem was open to receiving help, participated in all counseling sessions, and received financial assistance. With this support, she started a small poultry farming business.
We conducted follow-up home visits after providing her with assistance and found that Mrs. Alem has made significant progress. She has recovered from her trauma and is now earning a good income from selling eggs. Thank you for making a difference in Alem’s family and other women who have similar cases.
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