TDVA Secures Land Allocations for 103 Disabled Veterans in Axum
Axum, Ethiopia – June 28, 2024

In a historic move, 103 members of the Tigray Disabled Veterans Association (TDVA) received 20 square meters of land each in Axum, fulfilling a promise delayed by the genocidal war. The long-awaited distributions began on June 28, 2024, under a new regional rehabilitation initiative.

Key Details

📍 Location: Axum City, Northern Zone
📅 Original Promise: 2013 (delayed due to war)
🏡 Allotments: 20 sqm plots for residential/commercial use
💰 Funding: 24.2 million ETB allocated for infrastructure

Ceremony Highlights

🗣️ Ato Tsahaye Berhe, Axum Land Bureau Head:
“Despite 11 years of obstacles, we’ve kept our vow to these heroes.”

🗣️ Mayor Abebe Berhane:
“This land is more than property – it’s the foundation for your new lives.”

Veteran Reactions

• “This plot means I can build a shop to support my family,” said Ato Gebre, who lost both legs in the war.
• Group pledge: Veterans vowed to develop their plots collectively as a “neighborhood of resilience.”