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Ethiopia
Why are we in Ethiopia? Ethiopia is a country particularly vulnerable to weather-related shocks, such as droughts and floods, with over 80% of the rural population dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Four consecutive failed rain seasons have had a devastating effect on parts of the country, with over 4.5 million livestock deaths since late 2021. Ethiopia faces the added challenge of hosting 941,000 refugees from other countries, as well as recovering from intense conflict in the northern regions, with millions left internally displaced.
Humanitarian crises
In 2022, Ethiopia experienced multiple humanitarian crises that endangered the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. An ongoing drought, which began in 2020, has severely impacted pastoralist communities in the Eastern and Southern regions of Ethiopia. As a consequence, an estimated 13 million people are suffering food insecurity, malnutrition, limited access to water, and increased risk of disease. In the Oromia and Somali regions, people are simultaneously affected by both drought and conflict. Although a cessation of hostilities has been achieved in Northern Ethiopia, significant humanitarian needs arising from conflict still persist. There remains an estimated 2.6 million internally displaced persons in Northern Ethiopia alone.
Latest achievements
Emergency response
In 2022, we responded to 19 emergencies, benefitting nearly 800,000 Ethiopians. Reflecting the impact of conflict and drought in Ethiopia, the responses focused on food, health, clean water & sanitation, and cash assistance. Most recently, we responded to flooding in Somali Region.
Livelihoods
Education
Merema can now grow potatoes in Ethiopia, thanks to Concern. Photo: Kieran McConville
Mestawat Sorsa started a grain milling business after being on a Concern programme. Photo: Kieran McConville
Mestawat Sorsa, pictured with her sons Abinet and Zekiyos near their home in Ethiopia. Following the death of her husband 7 years ago she says the family struggled to survive. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide.
Abinet helps his mother, Workinesh, who set up a business after taking part in a graduation-based programme. Photo: Kieran McConville
Concern has supported host communities surrounding Pugnido Refugee camp in Gambella, Ethiopia, with livelihoods programs, including beekeeping. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide
How we're helping Ethiopia
We are working hard to combat suffering and build resilience in Ethiopia. We are doing this by establishing programmes which will improve livelihoods, tackle gender equality and increase humanitarian response.
ERNE programme
Building resilience
Education
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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