President Sahle-Work appreciates volunteers, members of staff of Ethiopian Red Cross Society for saving lives

Addis Ababa, July 18, 2022 (FBC) – The 19th General Assembly of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was officially opened by its Patron President Sahle-Work Zewde on July 16 which is taking place during the 87th anniversary of the Society.

In her speech, the President expressed her confidence that the General Assembly will help them acquire the capacity to carry out better humanitarian activities.

She expressed her admiration to the family, volunteers, members and staff of the Society for showing humanity and saving lives by standing firm in difficult situations.

She congratulated the Society for the Henry Davidson Award for its outstanding humanitarian services of saving lives and livelihoods. It will be recalled that she initiated the humanitarian fundraising of 1 birr per day at 9400.