A student displays a Tigray region flag during a fundraising dinner, hosted by People4Tigray, in Stamp Student Union on Oct. 12, 2024. (Anastasia Merkulova/The Diamondback)By Anastasia MerkulovaFor The DiamondbackUniversity of Maryland community members gathered for a fundraising dinner in Stamp Student Union Saturday to raise money to rebuild elementary schools in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. The group aims to support Tigrayan students and people affected by violence in the region. The event also included a fashion show, a live performance by renowned Tigrayan artist Trhas Tareke and an art auction to support Tigrayan schools. This upcoming winter and summer, club members will travel to Tigray to distribute school supplies and the money raised for children, Kahsay said.

Source: Ethiopian News October 15, 2024 14:39 UTC