Strengthening Poultry Resilience in Tigray!
We are thrilled to share highlights from the Consultative Workshop on Strategic Partnership Building held on February 16, 2026, at Mekelle.
Organized by the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MU in collaboration with PELUM Ethiopia, this workshop focused on the "Participatory Indigenous Chicken Conservation and Development Program in Tigray."
The goal? To build strong strategic partnerships that ensure the conservation of our local poultry breeds while empowering our communities through sustainable development. Our indigenous chickens are vital for food security and represent a resilient part of our regional heritage!
"The Vice President for Research and Community Service of Mekelle University, Dr. Eyasu Yazew, who attended the workshop and delivered the opening speech, stated that our university and its partners have a responsibility to protect indigenous chickens and pass them on to the next generation, which requires commitment from us alSpecial thanks to our dedicated partners:
🤝 Hawassa University
🤝 Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
🤝 Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
🤝 PELUM Association & TROARD
Together, we are building a more food-secure and sustainable future for Tigray.
