Reports

GAMBELLA, 13 September 2010 (IRIN) - Officials in Ethiopia's western Gambella Region have scored conflict and erratic rainfall a dead certainty this year, potentially affecting more than 150,000 people. Floods and disease outbreaks are likely too: rated four out…

This report covers the period 01/01/2009 to 30/06/2009 In brief Programme purpose: The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) programmes in the first half of 2009 focused on making a real change in the lives of the targeted communities. ERCS reduced the impact…

"The longstanding belief here is that malaria is transmitted by sharing cups or sleeping next to people suffering from malaria. And people try to treat it by drinking raw camel's milk, so we have a lot to do." Kediga Gemur,…

This report covers the period 01/01/08 to 31/12/08. In brief Programme purpose: Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) programmes in 2008-2009 focused on making a real change in the lives of the targeted communities, by reducing the impact of chronic disasters, disease, and…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document summarizes emergency food and non-food requirements in 2009 identified by the multi-agency assessment conducted during November/December 2008. The effects of food insecurity caused by poor performance of seasonal rains, poor crop production coupled with the soaring cereal…

The International Rescue Committee is distributing vital items such as blankets and cooking materials to help communities affected by severe flooding in the Gambella region of western Ethiopia. The flooding, which started at the end of July, is reported to…

Each week, the World Health Organization Health Action in Crises in Geneva produces information highlights on critical health-related activities in countries where there are humanitarian crises. Drawing on the various WHO programmes, contributions cover activities from field and country offices…

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Note: The last situation report was dated September 4, 2008. BACKGROUND Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising…

Farming equipment, seedlings and ten thousand sheep all have a part to play in breaking the cycle of hunger as the Red Cross responds to Ethiopia's current food crisis. The Red Cross is delivering immediate emergency food aid to tens…

HUMANITARIAN CONCERNS Increasing food insecurity and malnutrition in some areas continue to challenge humanitarian response activities. Despite improved water availability in most areas critical shortage of water continue to be reported in some areas including East and West Harerghe and…