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REST From Relief to Development

REST
The Relief Society of Tigray (REST) is an Ethiopian non – governmental indigenous organization. REST was established in 1978, initially to serve the needs of the people in the liberated areas of Tigray during the then civil war and those affected by drought. Its immediate objective was to save the lives of those people who were severely beaten by natural calamities and man made factors. In 1991 REST was registered as an indigenous Non- Government Organization (NGO) in the Tigray Regional State in Ethiopia. The organization shifted from relief to development activities recognizing that real development would not come without addressing the root causes of poverty and backwardness. Thus, REST emphasized on long term development interventions though the need for some relief was likely to continue for some time.

Vission
A future where poverty has been eradicated and all people enjoy equitable access to development opportunities and benefits.

Mission Statement

REST’s mission is to contribute to the eradication of poverty in Ethiopia by promoting livelihoods on a sustainable basis within the context of stimulating wider economic dynamism and growth within the regional state of Tigray.

Goal

REST’s over all goal is to bring about a sustainable improvement in food insecure livelihoods within REST operational areas.

Strategic Objectives and Expected Results

  • To improve water security within Tigray
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  • To improve the health and educational status people in Tigray
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  • To promote empowerment of women in Tigray
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  • To improve water security within Tigray
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  • To improve water security within Tigray
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    Guiding principles

      • Serving the people
      • People’s participation
      • Empowerment
      • Transparency and accountability

    Organizational setup

    REST’s head  Quarter  is based in Mekelle, Tigray & has liaison office in Addis Ababa.

    Administratively the organization has 3 operational and four service giving departments and other sections. at the Head Office  level. It has also coordination offices in some 12 woredas of Tigray located in the eastern, central and southern zones of Tigray.

    REST Programs

      • Integrated Watershed Management programs in 10 weredas
      • Productive Safety Net program in 6 woredas
      • Emergency and recovery assistance in 16 woredas
      • Health intervention in 21 woredas
      • Water Supply development activities in 14 woredas
      • Irrigation construction in 11 woredas
      • Education
      • Child Support in Mekelle and zonal towns

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