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Araya Zerihun

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Araya Zerihun (1953 – 2006) was an Ethiopian development leader in the Tigray Region.[1][2] He played a central role in the establishment of the Tigray Development Association (TDA).[3]

Career

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Zerihun served as the chairman of the TDA,[2] a non-profit organization established in 1989 to address poverty and improve education and healthcare systems in Tigray. He was a central figure during the organization's formative years.[1] He also held the position of General Manager of the MAA Garment Factory.[1]

Araya Zerihun mobilised resources and support for the TDA's initiatives in education, healthcare, and capacity building.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kokeb Tsibah. Mega. 10 July 2023. p. 7.
  2. ^ a b "Araya Zerihun Laid to Rest". Allafrica.com. 2006-10-25.
  3. ^ "A book Signing and an Appreciation Ceremony held at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington,D.C." (PDF). aigaforum.com. 2016-05-21.
  4. ^ Kokeb Tsibah. Mega. 10 July 2023. p. 35.