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| Section The ICRC in Ethiopia ©ICRC/ref. et-d-00300
Some distance from Dire Dawa. Fetching water.
The ICRC has had a permanent presence in Ethiopia since 1977. It responds to needs outstanding from the 1998-2000 international armed conflict with Eritrea and arising from internal armed violence, needs which are often compounded by natural disasters.
The ICRC provides emergency aid, but also implements medium-term assistance projects to preserve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities affected by past conflict, and supports physical rehabilitation services.  Key document30-3-2009 Ethiopia: ICRC activities in 2008The ICRC continued to assist vulnerable communities affected by armed conflict or violence, often compounded by recurrent natural disasters. It also focused on restoring family links, assisting people detained in Tigray and Afar regions and promoting international humanitarian law. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Ethiopia) Operational update Feature3-2-2009 Ethiopia: bringing clean water closer to the peopleWater shortage is a familiar problem in Gemahallo Province in northern Ethiopia. However for the residents of one district in the province, this will now be a thing of the past. The ICRC’s Zewdu Ayalew explains. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Ethiopia) Feature Includes Photo 28-11-2008 Special Fund for the Disabled: Ethiopian landmine victim wants to be a doctorTesfahun Hailu from Ethiopia lost his leg and part of his arm six years ago in a landmine accident. Thanks to an artificial leg provided by the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled, Tesfahun was able to return to school. Now 19, he is determined to become a doctor. (ICRC Activities\Assistance\Health\Physical rehabilitation) Feature Includes Photo 12-9-2008 Ethiopia: together againThe border conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia that ended in 2000 after two years of bloody confrontation has left many scars among the civilian population. Eight years later, some families with mixed nationalities are still facing a particularly difficult situation. The ICRC’s Natalie Klein-Kelly and Patrick Mégevand report. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Ethiopia) Feature Includes Photo 6-11-2005 Ethiopia: educating women for a healthier futureAt the beginning of 2004, the ICRC launched a community health project to support the regions of Afar and Western Shinile. It complements other assistance programmes in the field of animal health, water and agriculture. ICRC health delegate, Regula Frei reports. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Ethiopia) Feature Includes Photo Field newsletter6-11-2006 ICRC in Ethiopia - Delegation BulletinBulletin No 7, August 2006 - A round-up of ICRC activities in Ethiopia published by the ICRC delegation in Addis Abeba (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Ethiopia) Field newsletter Operational update18-2-2008 Ethiopia: ICRC activities in 2007In 2007 the ICRC conducted a wide range of activities in Ethiopia. However, it had to reduce its activities after it was expelled from the Somali Regional State by the regional authorities in July 2007. Generally, its priority is to protect and assist people detained, displaced or otherwise affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence, often compounded by natural disasters. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Ethiopia) Operational update 27-4-2007 Ethiopia: ICRC activity report 2006The ICRC conducted a wide range of activities in Ethiopia in 2006. Its priority is to protect and assist people detained, displaced or otherwise affected by armed conflict or internal violence or disturbances, sometimes compounded by natural disasters. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Ethiopia) Operational update Includes Photo |
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