Ethiopia continues to grapple with a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by conflict, displacement, and food insecurity. Recent developments have further exacerbated the situation, particularly in the Tigray region.
Ethiopia continues to face a multifaceted humanitarian crisis marked by ongoing conflicts, displacement, food insecurity, and public health challenges.
Despite the peace agreement in Tigray, violence persists in various regions, notably in Amhara and western Oromia, leading to significant civilian displacement and hindering humanitarian operations. As of November 2024, an estimated 15.5 million people, including 4.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), require urgent assistance across multiple regions.
Critical programs, including those providing HIV medications and vaccines, have been halted, exacerbating malnutrition and health risks. Nationally, more than 15 million individuals face acute food insecurity, with 1.2 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Ethiopia is experiencing multiple disease outbreaks, including cholera, malaria, measles, and dengue fever, further straining the fragile health system. As of August 2023, over 16,800 cholera cases and 1.7 million malaria cases have been reported.
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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