Nyathak Chiok Dak, 45, is a South Sudanese refugee in Jewii camp of Gambella Region in Ethiopia. She crossed Ethiopian boarder with her two children in March 2014 following the conflict erupted in the youngest African nation, South Sudan. Before she was transferred to Jewii Camp, some 23 kms away from the regional capital, Gambella, […]
Ethiopian Red Cross Society, Addis Ababa regional branch signed ambulance purchasing agreement with the National Lottery Administration on September 09, 2016. The memorandum of understanding signed by both parties is part of the Addis Ababa Branch offices change initiative to expand its partnership with local stakeholders for the provision of improved humanitarian service to the […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has conducted its annual review meeting from August 22 to 24, 2016 in Mekelle. During the meeting, the Society basically evaluated the first year implementation of the revised five year strategic plan that was designed a year ago using the balanced score card tool. ERCS President Dr. Ahmed Reja […]
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 […]