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Tadesse, Melikte
The conflict in northern Ethiopia resulted in more than 2.6 million IDPs, over 240,000 returnees and more than 97,000 refugees & asylum-seekers in the Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions. Over 500 major water supply systems were destroyed. Increased waterborne diseases caused by lack of safe drinking water, poor sanitation and hygiene practices left thousands critically ill. Insufficient WASH facilities in overcrowded IDP camps increased the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases. CRS and the Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and Development Commission Branch Office (ECC - SDCO) have been among the leading organizations responding to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) needs across Tigray and Amhara regions. Activities include rehabilitation of water schemes. Overall, 1,002,135 conflict-affected people living in 19 districts were served with life-saving WASH interventions. Under the multisectoral emergency program, the emergency team have been supporting vulnerable communities by: •Providing generators to pump water to households, providing fuel and technical support too. •Distributing cash for repair kit, and other non-food items such as kitchen sets, blankets, sleeping mats, etc. •Providing a grinding mill in IDP camps with full accessories, including supporting with installation and covering labor costs.
In Ethiopia, a young girl prepares to light a candle. Photo by Melikte Tadesse/CRS

Donate this Christmas and change a child's life. Every Christmas donation you send is a blessing.

Your gift provides hope to refugees, children and so many others around the world. You give care for the most vulnerable. You provide training for farmers so they can grow a better future. Your Christmas donation gives health care and clean water to families. Your generosity ensures we'll be there when natural disasters strike.

Give hope to those who need it most this Advent season.

For 80 years, CRS has served the most vulnerable people among us with compassion that leads to lasting change. But we can't do this lifesaving work without your help.

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