ICRC Ethiopia

The conflict in #Oromia has deeply affected communities’ daily lives, particularly in the western part of the region. Arpita Mitra, an @ICRC field team leader,shares insights from her 18 months of experience in the West & Kellem Wellega zones. Read more👇🏾 ms.spr.ly/6016sEUaM

Following the war in #Tigray, Newi village was heavily contaminated with unexploded ordnance, endangering over 1,900 families Working with the community, the @ICRC and @EthioRedCross fenced off identified sites, restoring safe access to farmland and grazing areas.

Empowering frontline health workers means saving more lives. @ICRC held a 5-day Basic Emergency Care Training in Bahir Dar for 16 health workers from 7 health facilities in North & West #Gojjam #Amhara region. This will enable them to provide quick and effective emergency care.

The @ICRC recently held a Basic Emergency Care training for 15 health professionals from eight facilities in the #Somali Regional State. The strengthened capacities will support lifesaving interventions for weapon-wounded patients and other medical emergency cases.

On 15-18 July 2025, @ICRC facilitated a workshop on safe and humane prison management for 26 #Ethiopia Federal Prison Commission managers. The Commissioner said the training helped strengthen their capacity to “protect the security and dignity of detainees.” #MandelaDay

Nelson Mandela was visited several times by ICRC staff during his 27 years in prison from 1967 to 1986. He often spoke about how important our work was, especially for people in detention. On this #MandelaDay, we remember his words 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/6019sBolc

Over 200 members of #Ethiopian armed and security forces participated in sessions on humanitarian rules in conflict-affected areas of East Wellega and Horo Guduru, #Oromia region. A Commander stressed that they now understood better “the need to uphold humanity even in warfare”.

In 2024, the @ICRC delivered humanitarian aid to millions of people in over 100 countries. We worked tirelessly to reach vulnerable communities, speak with parties on all sides to protect civilians, and promote #IHL as a global common good. Read more 👇🏾 ms.spr.ly/6018Sh4s0

The @ICRC donated 14 ambulances to the @EthioRedCross, as part of a long-standing humanitarian partnership. 10 of them will be deployed in conflict-affected areas within #Amhara and #Oromia regions, playing a vital role in delivering life-saving care to communities.

International Committee of the Red Cross #ICRC has handed over ambulances to the #Ethiopian Red Cross Society. It was also noted that the support aims to replace ambulances that have been out of service due to conflicts in various parts of the country. redcrosseth.org/wp-admin/post.…...

Security forces in #Tigray are taking steps to reduce the dangers posed by explosive remnants of war in many inhabited areas. With our support, 94 officers have been trained on weapon contamination awareness and safe storage of ammunition, early July in Abiyi Adi and Shire.

.@ICRCEthiopia Head of Delegation Simone Casabianca-Aeschlimann delivers a solidarity message on the occasion of the @EthioRedCross 90th anniversary today. Supporting the most vulnerable, @ICRC has worked together with the National Society since the Ethio-Italian war in 1935.

90 Years of Saving Lives & Serving Humanity! Regional branches are celebrating #90th Anniversary under the theme,"90 Years Legacy of Humanitarian Service ". The main celebration will be on July 8, 2025, @ Addis International Convention Center, colorfully. We live for Humanity!

What do the rules of war and peace have to do with each other? More than you think. Learn more in this article written by @CDroegeICRC, our chief legal officer👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/6015S2ctl

The @ICRC delivered medicine & medical supplies to Adola General Hospital in Guji Zone, #Oromia, Masero Health Center, Debark Hospital,and @UGondar Hospital One Stop Center in #Amhara. This enhances the facilities' capacity to provide health care services to the affected people.

We engage with police and security forces to promote humanitarian principles and specific rules of human rights. The @ICRC held a session on international norms regulating use of force, arrest, & detention for 40 regional police officers in Fafan and Jarar zones, #Somali region.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the 🌍. Through 191 National Societies, the IFRC, and us, the ICRC, we support communities facing conflicts, disasters, and crises, providing humanitarian aid, and bringing hope 👇🏽.

The recording of my @ICRCEthiopia interview this Tuesday on @channelafrica1 radio is now available: omny.fm/shows/africa-h…

"After the conflict, the health system became almost zero," says hospital CEO Girmay Welday. The @ICRC supports Mekoni Primary Hospital in Southern #Tigray with medicines and medical supplies to meet community needs.

Conflicts in #Amhara and #Oromia, along with lasting effects of war in #Tigray, reduced agricultural productivity, leading to food insecurity in rural communities. Ahead of the rainy season, @ICRC provided seeds & fertilizers to 63,000 vulnerable people. ms.spr.ly/6010Sxx5s