The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) recognized those who have supported its ongoing drought response endeavors on its annual Fundraising Dinner Night in the presence of H.E Dr. Mulatu Teshome, FDRE President and ERCS Patron, on July 30, 2016. The society gave the recognition award to various private sectors, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, media institutions, […]
As Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) epidemic persists in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), in collaboration with UNICEF, launched an awareness creation campaign. The Campaign is bringing a real impact on the lives of residents of Addis Ababa such as Behriya Ahmeds family. Her sister is one of the victims of the epidemic. […]
Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) signed agreement with International Organization for Migration on distribution of life-saving emergency assistance to disaster affected individuals in Ethiopia. The overall objective of the agreement is to save lives of displaced and disaster affected people in Ethiopia through the provision of life saving emergency assistance. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Report […]
Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) is preparing to continue participating in the National Measles Immunization Campaign launched on 29th May, 2013. The National Society partakes in the immunization campaign in partnership with the American Red Cross. The campaign is going to be held in three selected vulnerable areas of Gambella, namely Anywaa and Nuer Zones; […]
Mr Chair, Governing Board Members, SG, senior management, staff and volunteers, I am glad to be here, and it is an honor to be invited to this anniversary. Thank you very much for inviting me. 80 years of existence – for the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, or any other organisation is a sure sign that […]
ERCS marks 80th anniversary with a panel discussion A panel discussion that marks 80th anniversary of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) and its achievements was held on July 8, 2015 at the UN-ECA conference hall in Addis Ababa. Speaking on the panel discussion, FDRE President and ERCS Patron Dr. Mulatu Teshome said the Society […]
ERCS Celebrates World AIDS Day By Tizazu Wodaje The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) celebrated the World AIDS Day on December 1, 2014 at the ERCS Headquarters in the presence of staff members of the Society. The 2014 World AIDS Day was celebrated under the theme of Zero New HIV infection. While reading out the […]
Delegation of the NLRC visits ERCS Somali Branch By Bekalu Ayalew Delegation of the Netherland Red Cross (NLRC) paid a working visit to the Somali Regional Branch of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society from November 19-20, 20014. The visiting delegation of NLRC was accompanied by Ato Abebe Kebede, Board Treasurer, W/ro Zami Yenus, Board Member, […]
ERCS Board Members hold talk with their NLRC Counterparts By Tizazu Wodaje Members of the Governing Board of the Ethiopian Red Cross (ERCS) received and held talks with the delegation from the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC) on November 17, 2014 at ERCS Board Room. The visiting delegation comprised of the President, Board Members and the […]
Workshop conducts on Red Cross Movement By Tizazu Wodaje A workshop on Mapping and Reflection of the Red Cross Movement in Ethiopia was conducted from November 12-13, 2014 at the Training Center of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS). The objective of the workshop was to review the current activities of Red Cross movement in […]