Ethiopia

Ethiopia still ranks as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In April 2018, a new prime minister came to power. He’s made many positive reforms, including signing a peace treaty with Eritrea, giving women significant political positions, and releasing political prisoners and journalists from prison. Despite these ongoing reforms, many people are still affected by ethnic-based conflicts in some parts of the country. More than a million people are displaced from their homes because of violence and instability from these conflicts. And the country hosts nearly 1 million refugees from places like South Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia. Thanks to the support of our partners, over 6 million people benefitted from our programs. More people have access to clean water and communities are learning how to manage their water systems so they’re long-lasting. Through programs focused on food security, farmers are growing — and cooking with — nutritious food so their families are healthier. In our work to strengthen job opportunities and training, we’re paying special attention to the most vulnerable, like pregnant mothers or people with disabilities, so they can have stable sources of income for their families. Mothers and fathers are learning good parenting skills, so child marriages aren’t encouraged and parents raise kids with love and care. Through school programs, kids are reading better and getting access to better quality basic education. Young adults are developing skills for jobs later in life, and adults or kids who can’t go to school are getting vocational training so they can earn a living. Along with partners, we responded to refugees in need, especially women and children, and people affected by drought, with basics like food and water and economic support like job training.