The ICRC has been permanently present in Ethiopia for more than 40 years, since the 1977 Ethio-Somali armed conflict. In 1981 we signed a headquarters agreement with the government of Ethiopia.
Seeing the impact of our work on those we serve is a source of great pride and satisfaction, even when I have to work in difficult conditions to assist them.
Tagash Zemedagegnehu
Economic Security Field Officer
The impact of our work - January to June 2025
192,000+
patients received free curative care in all ICRC supported PHCs.
63,000+
people (farmers and their family members) were supported with cereal seeds and fertilizers to improve their food production in Amhara, Oromia and Tigray.
14,000+
persons deprived of liberty provided with material assistance.
235,000+
people gained access to safe water through the renovation and construction of water systems.
14
ambulances provided to ERCS branches, predominantly in conflict-affected areas of Amhara and Oromia. Facilitated the importation of 200 ambulances for the ERCS Tigray regional branch.
3,250
survivors of sexual violence were provided with medical care in the ICRC-supported One Stop Centers.
35
training sessions involving over 1,450 participants from the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Federal Police, Regional Police and Militias.
