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Islamic Relief in Ethiopia

East Africa Crisis Appeal

Islamic Relief (IR) began working in Ethiopia in 2000, responding to the severe droughts in 2000, 2001 and 2002. An office was officially opened in January 2004.

In addition to emergency relief, IR is also implementing long-term development projects. These projects include education, health, water and sanitation, livelihoods and food security.
Development Projects
Project NameLocationStart YearStatus 
One to One SponsorshipAddis Ababa 2007 Ongoing More
Orphans Sponsorship ProjectDistrict of El KErre, Afder zone, Somali Region 2005 Ongoing More
Orphans SponsorshipAddis Ababa 2005 Ongoing More
Local Community Initiatives projectLiban and Afder zones of the Somali Region 2004 Ongoing More
Health and Nutrition Recovery ProjectHargelle and El Kerri Districts, Afder Zone, Somali region 2006 Completed More
Dire Dawa Floods Response ProjectDistricts of Hargelle, Cherrati & El Kerri, Afder Zone, Somali Region 2006 Completed More
Drought Emergency Response projectHargalle and Cheretti 2006 Completed More
Emergency Water and Sanitation and Hygiene Improvement project (EWASHIP)Somali Region 2006 Completed More
Integrated Community DevelopmentLiban and Afder zones of the Somali Region 2005 Completed More
Floods Emergency Project (FERP)West Emi, Afder Zone, Somali Region 2005 Completed More
Ethiopia Drought Relief ProjectAdfer and Liben Zones, Somali Region 2001 Completed More
EC Food Security  2007   More
Promotion of diversification of pastoral livelihoodsAfar 2007   More
Support to Primary HealthcareAfar 2007   More
Water and Sanitation improvement projectAfar 2007   More



Past Emergencies and Appeals
YearEmergencyLocations IncludeMore details
YearEast Africa AppealSomalia, Kenya and Ethiopia More


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