Ethiopia is heading toward its sixth consecutive failed rainy season, which could prolong a drought already affecting 24 million people.
The humanitarian response to the drought in Ethiopia is insufficiently funded, even more so than in East African countries facing a similar crisis. If humanitarian groups can’t deliver resources in a country that is badly affected by aid funding shortfalls, Ethiopians will starve as they are hit by drought and rising food prices.
If the peace deal unravels, humanitarian needs will increase even more.
The IRC distributes cash and basic emergency supplies, builds safe water supply systems and sanitation facilities, and supports government partners and community workers in maintaining health clinics.