Though it was expected to raise 50 million birr, but because of the integrated, coordinated and hand-in-glove efforts exerted by officials from region to Kebele, governmental and non-governmental development institutions, TDA domestic and foreign branches, supporters of Tigrai development, individuals and other stakeholders, so far in the form of school projects and cash over 146 million birr has been pledged.
H.E. President Girma W/Giorgis, H.E. Ato Tsegay Berhe Chief Administrator of Tigrai Region, Senior Government Officials and other invited guests attended the colorful TDA telethon that confirmed the unity of Tigrians, nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia.
Honorable guest of the day H.E. President Girma was quoted as saying that since its establishment, TDA by mobilizing and line-up the people of Tigrai and other nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia has been accomplishing different development activities and has been assisting the efforts of the government. H.E. further called up on all Ethiopians to support TDA.
During the telethon H.E. Dr. Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi donated 10 million birr in Cheque and pledged to donate 1 million dollar in the name of himself and his family.
Similarly EFFORT 5, Menschen für Menschen 4, Ethiopian Telecommunication Corporation 3, Sun Shine Construction 2, Ayat Real Estate 2, BGI Ethiopia 2, Dedebit Microfinance in collaboration with REST 2 and a number of institutions and individuals have pledged to construct schools in Tigrai.
Lands obtained from Mekelle, Axum and Adigrat town administrations were presented as bid and over 2.9 million birr is raised. H.E. Girma W/giorgis and H.E. Ato Tsegay Berhe awarded Medals and cups to different institutions and individuals for their contribution in constructing schools in Tigrai.