- 85% of the population lives in rural areas

- 1 in 10 children will die before their fifth birthday

- 2/3 of children are malnourished

Cyclical natural disasters such as droughts, floods and insect infestations regularly pose threats to the livelihoods of rural populations in Ethiopia. Currently, around 85% of the population of Ethiopia lives in rural areas.

Poor rainfall has created an abnormal migration of people from different districts. Thousands of animals migrated from the Gedo region to the Somali region, overgrazing the limited land space and depleting water sources in the area. The lack of rain and depleted water sources leave communities with little water.

Islamic Relief in Ethiopia

Islamic Relief opened its office in Ethiopia in January 2004 and works with local communities to improve education, health provision, and water and sanitation.

With assistance from world partners such as ECHO and UNICEF, Islamic Relief is currently operating a Nutrition Improvement Project,
providing the following :

Community awareness and mobilization
Screening and treatment for malnourished women and children
Supplementary food and nutrition

For examples of Islamic Relief's work in Ethiopia, please click below:

Orphan Sponsorship: Hoping to become a doctor

Health and Nutrition: High energy biscuits to fight malnutrition

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