Ethiopia is facing a multifaceted humanitarian crisis due to conflict, displacement, and food insecurity.
Despite a peace agreement in Tigray, violence continues in various regions across Ethiopia, displacing millions and straining resources. Millions of people, including 12 million children, require humanitarian assistance, with over 15 million facing acute food insecurity.
The ongoing La Niña event has worsened drought conditions, reducing water and pasture availability, while flooding in 2024 displaced tens of thousands, increasing the risks of waterborne diseases. Disease outbreaks, including cholera, measles, malaria, and dengue fever, are further burdening an already fragile health system.
Education infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving millions of children out of school and at heightened risk of exploitation and early marriage.
During the mid 2010s, the IKEA Foundation invested ~$100m USD in programs across five refugee camps in Dollo Ado. This marks the largest ever private sector investment into refugee camps. Their focus was on developing livelihoods for both resettled people and the host community.
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