1. About us

We are an association of volunteer Tigrayans from around the globe establishing Global Disabled Veterans of Tigray (GDVT). GDVT is a non-profit organization that is legally registered in Hamburg, Germany. It is dedicated to helping and delivering new and surplus medical appliances and supplies to disabled Veterans in Tigray.

In 2014, the organization was established in Berlin, Germany. Former Tegadelty Tigray and the Union of Tigrayans in Europe were among the founding members. German residents of Tigrayans made up the original members. This implies that those who founded the organization were based in Germany at the time, which raises the possibility that it was founded in response to a local need.

Currently, Tigrayans from all over the world make up most of its members. This indicates that the association has developed and probably includes more people than the original founding members. The association's global reach and potential involvement in projects or activities beyond a particular region are shown by its members worldwide. 

1. Our Mission

Regardless of one's physical capabilities, we at GDVT think everyone deserves the best assistance and medical treatment. In collaboration with other organizations, we put the effort to promote and ease the distribution of wheelchairs, crutches, and orthopedic and physiotherapy equipment, among other necessary medical appliances, to disabled veterans in Tigray.

By providing these essential resources, we can help disabled veterans live more autonomous, happy lives and participate fully in society. In addition to providing medical supplies, we seek to promote disability rights and guarantee that people with disabilities are involved in government and non-governmental service delivery and development initiatives.

Join us in our effort to significantly improve the quality of life for disabled veterans in Tigray. By contributing to GDVT, you may assist us in supplying critical medical supplies and promoting the rights of people with disabilities. Together, we can build a more accepting society that respects and helps everyone, irrespective of their ability. 

1. Our Vision

The GDVT envisions Tigray, where injured veterans can get medical attention and assistance. They are required to lead happy, independent lives. In our ideal society, people with disabilities are integrated and empowered, and disability concerns are central to governmental and non-governmental service delivery and development activities.

We seek to build a more inclusive and fair society by promoting and facilitating the distribution of necessary medical devices like crutches, wheelchairs, and orthopedic and physiotherapy equipment. In the future, we see disabled veterans having full access to the same opportunities and services as other citizens and actively engaging in their communities.

At GDVT, we're dedicated to fighting for the rights of people with disabilities and ensuring they're involved in every facet of society. We see a Tigray in which being disabled is cherished and valued rather than hindering happiness or success.

Join us in our mission to create a more accepting Tigray where everyone can realize their full potential, no matter their ability. All community members, including disabled veterans, can have a better future.

1. Our Goals

The association's primary goal is to encourage support for those affected by war, such as victims, survivors, and injured people. This comprises victims of crime as well as prisoners of war and civilians. To remember their experiences and preserve their legacies, the group also works to protect the memory of people who have been victimized by war, calamity, or persecution.

The association also focuses on helping people in need because of their physical, mental, or emotional state in addition to these goals. This could include people dealing with health issues, financial difficulties, or other problems. By giving this kind of help, the affiliation expects to work on the personal satisfaction for those out of luck while advancing a feeling of local area and fortitude among its individuals.

Generally, the reason for the affiliation is to assist and support people affected by war, brutality, or different types of misfortune. Through its exercises and drives, the association plans to significantly affect the existences of those it serves while advancing a feeling of social obligation and empathy among its individuals.

Our goal is to provide medical equipment to disabled people in Tigray. Everyone should have access to essential medical devices that help improve their quality of life. We will strive to provide the necessary equipment to those in need, especially those with disabilities and reduced mobility.

We aim to provide all necessary medical equipment to all war victims living in Tigray. We recognize that many people in Tigray have been affected by the war and may not usually have access to the medical equipment they need to recover. Our goal is to ensure that all victims of war in the region have access to the necessary medical equipment to recover from their injuries.

We make a manageable improvement to the well-being framework in Tigray. We are aware that the recent conflict has significantly impacted the health system in Tigray, and we intend to collaborate with the local communities to make the system sustainable improvements. By collaborating with healthcare professionals, we can achieve long-term solutions that will benefit Tigray's entire population.

A physiotherapy center for all Tigray war victims is our goal. Many people in Tigray have been injured due to the conflict, and physiotherapy is essential for their recovery. By laying out a physiotherapy community, we can guarantee that war casualties in Tigray approach the necessary restoration and recuperation administrations.

We'll run campaigns for health promotion, prevention, and education. Fostering healthy communities starts with education. By running health education, promotion, and prevention campaigns, we hope to give Tigrayans the information they need to make wise health decisions. This strategy can result in lasting fixes and a healthier population in Tigray.

1. Our Projects briefly

The association transported 90 pairs of crutches and 130 wheelchairs to Tigray in a container in 2017. This project aimed to provide disabled residents of the region with much-needed mobility assistance.

Recently, the association transported orthopedic instruments and medical equipment from Sudan to Tigray in a large container. This undertaking was intended to give basic clinical hardware to medical services suppliers in the district, attempting to focus on people affected by the continuous struggle.

The affiliation is ceaselessly seeking gifts and help from German medical clinics and Tegaru Diaspora individuals. The association's projects in Tigray are the focus of this ongoing effort to acquire additional resources and support.

A wheelchair, included in a recent donation from a member of the Tegaru Diaspora, was sent to Tigray to support disabled people there.

One of the affiliation's most significant undertakings included sending a holder loaded with clinical gear and a total muscular guide studio to Tigray. By providing them with access to essential resources and training, this project was intended to provide disabled individuals and healthcare providers in the region with long-term support.

The association's projects generally assist Tigrayans affected by disability, violence, and war. The association is working to improve access to medical equipment and mobility assistance and build capacity within the local healthcare system through various initiatives and partnerships. The association aims to promote broader social justice and equity while significantly impacting the lives of those it serves.

1. HELP

Donations: The affiliation depends on gifts to help its different undertakings in Tigray. The materials and resources required to assist disabled individuals, war victims, and others affected by violence and conflict can only be secured with the help of these donations. Any contributions, no matter how much or how little, are greatly valued and can significantly impact the lives of those in need.

Spares and used orthopedic aids: The association also seeks assistance locating utilized orthopedic aids and spare parts. These items can be sent to Tigray by donation and donated to the association, where they will be used to help people who need help getting around.

Hospital supplies and medical equipment: The association is looking for used hospital supplies and medical equipment, as well as orthopedic aids. You can donate these items to the association and ship them to Tigray. They will help healthcare providers and make access to critical medical resources easier.

Functional clinical gear: The affiliation is likewise looking for help tracking valuable clinical equipment, for example, stethoscopes, circulatory strain screens, magnifying lenses, ECG machines, endoscopes, and other essential apparatuses. These items are needed to help healthcare professionals care for Tigray residents affected by the ongoing conflict.

One wheelchair from one Tegrayans Diaspora: Finally, the association asks Tegrayans in exile to contribute one wheelchair each. These wheelchairs can be shipped to Tigray to help people with disabilities who live there move around.

The association's overall success depends on the generous support of donors, volunteers, and community members. By cooperating and contributing, we can significantly impact the lives of those affected by war, violence, and disability in Tigray.