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Ceann Comhairle launches the ‘Project for Africa’ with Trócaire

Ceann Comrailhe, Ethiopian Ambassador, Mary KennedyCeann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, Lela-alem Gebreyohannes, Ethiopian Ambassador to Ireland, and RTÉ broadcaster Mary Kennedy at launch of  ‘Ceann Comhairle Project for Africa’ at Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre on 12 December.

The Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, last night launched the ‘Ceann Comhairle Project for Africa’, a special fund which aims to raise an initial €50,000 for Trócaire to tackle drought and urgent need in northern Ethiopia.
 
RTÉ broadcaster Mary Kennedy officially launched the Project at Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre in Newbridge, Co. Kildare and urged local businesses to support the fund.

The Ceann Comhairle, Sean Ó Fearghaíl TD, said that he hoped the fund would allow Trócaire to bring support to 7,000 people in drought-affected areas of Ethiopia.
 
“I have seen for myself the devastating effects on millions of people facing extreme food shortages in communities vulnerable to drought and so, as sponsor of this project, I am pleased to launch this new and innovative ‘Ceann Comhairle Project for Africa’,” he said.

“Through charitable donations, this project aims to put in place a long term response to the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities in the Enderta District in Tigray northern Ethiopia. People there simply do not have enough food to live and it is hoped that this project will directly benefit 1200 families, or 7000 individuals. It is about introducing sustainability for the most vulnerable communities in Ethiopia through building irrigation systems that will ensure that farmers have at least the minimum amount of water to grow and harvest crops.”

Sean Farrell of Trócaire thanked the Ceann Comhairle for his determination to support the organisation’s work in Ethiopia:
 
“There are currently over nine million people in Ethiopia facing food shortages due to drought. The Ceann Comhairle Project for Africa fund will greatly help us to build irrigation and supports that can ensure that people do not face this situation again. We are delighted that the Ceann Comhairle has chosen to work with Trócaire on this very special project and would like to thank everybody who has expressed an interest in supporting this initiative.”
 
To support the Ceann Comhairle Project for Africa fund please email [email protected]

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