ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Diaspora residing in various countries of the globe donated over 136 million Birr for the construction of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) over the past nine months and 30 million Birr for the accomplishment of 'Dine for Ethiopia,' projects, announced Ethiopian Diaspora Agency. Agency Director General Selamawit Dawit said that the Diaspora have contributed the stated amount of currency through buying bonds, giving different gifts and extending their hand to different fundraising programs.
She underscored that the contribution of the Diaspora exceeds by 50 percent compared to last year . As to her, the agency has planned to collect 200 million Birr for GERD and 50 million Birr for 'Dine for Ethiopia' projects from Diaspora in this Ethiopian Fiscal year.
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