“By organizing livelihoods as cooperatives, the PSF not only generates income but also rebuilds confidence, fosters trust, and strengthens a sense of belonging in conflict-affected communities.”
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“Since its launch, PSF has provided tangible support to conflict-affected regions,” stated H.E. Semereta Sewasew, State Minister of Finance.
The Peace Support Facility organized its 3rd Steering Committee Meeting on 21 May,
Dr. Ferdinand von Weyhe, the German Deputy Ambassador noted that “PSF created hope by enabling people to look ahead with rehabilitated facilities.” Samuel Doe, Resident Representative of the UNDP Ethiopia highlighted "our shared efforts brought peace dividends to communities.”
By building a network of communication focal persons and strengthening collaboration with regional actors, PSF strives to improve visibility, accountability, and knowledge sharing across its programmes in #NorthernEthiopia. #PeaceSupportFacility#Communication#UNDP#Resilience
Communication training was also delivered alongside to strengthen the capacity of communication focal persons from #Afar, #Amhara & #Tigray to better document and showcase programme results.
Through hands-on exercises, the sessions were delivered to enhance participants’ ability to document activities, organize content, and share compelling success stories that reflect the impact of PSF interventions.
The Peace Support Facility delivered #HACT training in 📍Kombolcha and 📍Wukro, bringing together implementing partners from #Afar, #Amhara & #Tigray regions to strengthen financial management and accountability at the local level.
Participants from 16 woredas were equipped with hands-on skills in cash transfer management, procurement, and results-based management, aimed at improving programme quality and operational delivery.
From courts & police to schools & livelihoods, #PSF and the woreda’s work in Gerealta shows how coordinated recovery rebuilds institutions and strengthens resilience after conflict. Delivered with local authorities and support from @AA_stabilisiert@JapanGov@DutchMFA
In Gerealta, post-conflict pressure on the justice system saw up to 4,000 cases annually. #PSF & the woreda rehabilitated the Court & police station, improving working conditions, access to justice, and strengthening the rule of law. Thanks to @AA_stabilisiert@JapanGov@DutchMFA
In Gerealta, the rehabilitated Baeti Akor School now enables 1,268 students to attend classes, reducing overcrowding and improving learning conditions. Alongside this, 194 women & youth received livelihood support to boost incomes. Thanks to @AA_stabilisiert@JapanGov@DutchMFA
The Woreda + #PSF rehabilitated a 100 m³ reservoir, 4 km of water lines, and 2 water points, with community contributions of 2.6M ETB & labor. With support from @AA_stabilisiert@JapanGov@DutchMFA, PSF is working in 22 woredas restoring essential services.
6,175 people now have access to clean water through the Tsigereada Water Scheme, rehabilitated by the woreda & PSF. 2 schools, 1 health center & the woreda court are connected-improving hygiene, services & creating safer communities. Thanks to @AA_stabilisiert@JapanGov@DutchMFA