The Ethiopian Red Cross Society(ERCS), in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has launched a 48-million-birr Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) project in Arba Minch town to support people affected by the devastating landslide that struck Gamo Zone last March, in Cash distribution, Livelihood, Mental Health and Psycho […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), through its Wolaita Zone Branch Office, has provided emergency assistance worth nearly half a million Ethiopian Birr to communities affected by the recent landslide in Damot Gale Woreda. According to Ato Yilma Elka, Program Coordinator of the Wolaita Zone Branch, this initial response marks the first phase of support […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society’s Bahir Dar and North Gojam Zone Coordination Office has provided a two-day free health screening and counseling service for residents of Bahir Dar city, held from April 17–18, 2026. Led by dedicated volunteer professionals—including doctors, nurses, and pharmacy experts—the initiative focused on raising awareness and early detection of non-communicable diseases, […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Harari Regional Branch has successfully held its 12th Regular General Assembly in Harar city, marking an important milestone in strengthening its leadership and future direction. During the assembly, new board leaders and members were elected to guide the branch over the next four years, reinforcing the Society’s commitment to […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) convened a high-level discussion with the Ministry of Health today at its headquarters, focusing on strengthening collaboration among institutions providing pre-hospital medical services. The meeting focused on preparing Ethiopia to deliver coordinated, efficient, and reliable emergency medical services during the upcoming COP32 Climate Change Conference, scheduled for November 2027. […]
The Dire Dawa City Administration Branch of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) held its General Assembly today in Dire Dawa, bringing together senior government officials of the city administration and members of the Society. During the session, a seven-member Board of Directors was elected to lead the branch over the next four years. During […]
The Somali Region Branch Office of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society(ERCS) conducted its regular General Assembly and, elected board leaders and members consisting of seven individuals who will lead the branch office for the next four years, today in Jigjiga town. At the assembly, which was attended by senior regional officials, community elders, and youth, […]
Addis Ababa, 27 March 2026 — A delegation from the Austrian Red Cross paid a courtesy visit to the Ethiopian Red Cross Society headquarters in Addis Ababa, engaging in strategic discussions aimed at further strengthening collaboration between the two sister National Societies. The meeting brought together senior leadership from both organizations. Representing ERCS were Secretary […]
Dr. Asha Mohamed, Permanent Representative of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to the African Union and International Organizations and IFRC’s Head of Cluster Delegation for Ethiopia and Djibouti, visited 364 shelters built for flood and landslide victims in Gofa and Wolaita Zones, South Ethiopia Region. Upon her arrival, Dr. […]
The British Red Cross, led by Brian Beckett, Director of Program Quality and Accountability, and accompanied by Joyce Waititu, East Africa Head of Programs, held an introductory visit to the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) today. This visit reflects BRC’s commitment to deepening partnership, strengthening collective understanding of ongoing programs, and ensuring that technical teams have a […]