Emergency relief for 1.1 million conflict affected

Project Report on Emergency Relief for 1.1 Million Conflict-Affected Ethiopians (#69537)

Submitted to the GlobalGiving Community
December 16, 2025

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

Three months ago, No One Down Relief Organization (NODRO) intensified its humanitarian response through the project “Emergency Relief for 1.1 Million Conflict-Affected Ethiopians”, aiming to deliver lifesaving assistance to families displaced by conflict, drought, and compounded humanitarian crises across Ethiopia.

This project exists to restore dignity, save lives, and provide hope to communities facing extreme vulnerability. We are profoundly grateful to GlobalGiving and our compassionate donors whose solidarity has made this urgent response possible.

How the Project Is Progressing

Since September 2025, NODRO has been working closely with local authorities, community leaders, and volunteer networks in Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, and Afar Regions to deliver timely emergency assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), women-headed households, children, elderly people, and persons with disabilities.

Despite insecurity and access challenges, our teams remain committed on the ground—ensuring aid reaches those who need it most.

Achievements from September – December 2025

Provided emergency food assistance to 18,500 conflict-affected individuals, prioritizing displaced families and households with children under five.
Distributed essential non-food items (NFIs) to 4,200 households, including blankets, sleeping mats, kitchen sets, and hygiene materials.
Delivered emergency WASH kits to 3,000 households, improving hygiene and reducing the risk of disease outbreaks.
Supported 2,100 women and girls with dignity kits, ensuring privacy, safety, and menstrual health during displacement.
Reached 6,800 children with nutrition screening and referrals to local health services.
Mobilized community volunteers to support fair distribution, accountability, and feedback mechanisms.

Early Results & Community Stories

From Displacement to Dignity

“When we fled our village, we left everything behind,” shares Aster, a mother of four displaced in North Wollo. “The food and blankets helped my children sleep without hunger or fear. It reminded us that we are not forgotten.”

‍ Women at the Center of Response

Women-led households reported improved safety and well-being after receiving dignity kits and hygiene supplies—critical support in overcrowded displacement sites.

Protecting Health in Crisis

Access to clean water and hygiene materials has significantly reduced reported cases of diarrhea and skin infections among children in supported communities.

Challenges We Face

While progress continues, several challenges remain:

Ongoing insecurity limiting access to some displacement sites
Rising food and transportation costs due to inflation
Increased needs surpassing currently available funding
Temporary shelter shortages during seasonal rains

Despite these obstacles, community resilience and donor support continue to drive our response forward.

What’s Next? (January – March 2026)

In the coming quarter, NODRO plans to:

Expand emergency food assistance to 25,000 additional beneficiaries
Scale up nutrition and child protection services in displacement sites
Strengthen WASH interventions to prevent disease outbreaks
Integrate early recovery activities, including cash-for-work where conditions allow
Enhance coordination with humanitarian partners and local authorities

Sustainability & Humanitarian Accountability

Though emergency-focused, this project is designed to lay the foundation for recovery by:

Linking emergency aid with livelihood recovery programs
Strengthening local response capacity through community volunteers
Using beneficiary feedback systems to guide program improvements
Ensuring transparency through regular monitoring and reporting

Why This Project Matters

Ethiopia remains one of the world’s largest internal displacement crises, with millions affected by conflict and climate shocks. Children, women, and elderly people bear the greatest burden.

This project saves lives by delivering immediate relief while restoring hope, dignity, and protection to families in crisis.

Your Support Makes the Difference

$25 provides emergency food for a family for one week
$50 supplies a full hygiene kit for a displaced household
$100 supports nutrition screening and care for vulnerable children
$500 delivers lifesaving relief to an entire displacement site

Every contribution brings safety, nourishment, and hope to families facing unimaginable hardship.

Photo Highlights

Photo 1: Emergency food distribution for displaced families in Amhara Region
Photo 2: Women receiving dignity kits in a temporary displacement site
Photo 3: Children accessing hygiene and nutrition support in Oromia Region

Monitoring & Reporting

Regular field monitoring and partner coordination
Beneficiary feedback and complaint-response mechanisms
Distribution tracking and accountability checks
Quarterly progress reports submitted to GlobalGiving

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

50,000+ people reached with emergency assistance
12,000 households supported with food and NFIs
6,000 women and girls reached with dignity kits
Reduced malnutrition and disease risk in supported areas

Together, We Stand with Ethiopia

On behalf of the families we serve, thank you for standing with Ethiopia during this critical time. Your generosity is saving lives and restoring dignity to those affected by conflict and displacement.

Together, we affirm a simple truth: no one should be left behind.

With sincere gratitude,

Mrs. Woderyelesh Ashebir Belay
Executive Director
No One Down Relief Organization (NODRO)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
nodeethiopia.org@gmail.com | +251-967-105-147
GlobalGiving Project Page

“In crisis, compassion becomes action—and hope becomes possible.”