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 December 2025
80
visits to 31 places of detention were carried out.
5,700
survivors of sexual violence received medical care in the ICRC-supported one stop centers and primary health centers.
178,000
people in emergency situations received ambulance services through ICRC’s contribution to 27 ERCS branches.
434,000
patients received free curative care in all supported primary health centers.
63,000
individuals in conflict-affected areas received seeds and fertilizers in support of their agricultural production.
1 million
people gained access to safe water through ICRC’s interventions.
294,000
calls were facilitated by ICRC/ERCS to reconnect families separated by armed conflict.
11,600
persons with disabilities benefited from 13 ICRC-supported physical rehabilitation centers.
