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Agreement Signed to Strengthen Integrated Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudanese Influx in Akobo

August 21, 2026

Addis Ababa, 21 August 2026 — The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) and the Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia today signed an agreement for the implementation of the “Integrated Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudan Population Influx and Vulnerable Host Communities in Akobo, Gambela” project, aimed at supporting people arriving from South Sudan and vulnerable […]

ERCS–Swedish Red Cross Migration Project Launched in Jimma

August 20, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), in collaboration with the Swedish Red Cross (SRC), officially launched the ERCS–Swedish Red Cross Migration Project in Jimma Town, Oromia Region. The launch event brought together representatives from relevant government offices, non-governmental organizations, ERCS staff, and other key stakeholders working on migration and related humanitarian issues. The event provided […]

“We Need to Work Hard to Increase Women’s Participation and Decision-Making in ERCS” – Dr. Addisalem Mulat

August 15, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has concluded its annual review and discussion forum with heads of regional and zonal branches, focusing on the Society’s performance during the fiscal year and its Annual Operation Plan for the upcoming fiscal year. During the final session, the Society’s annual performance and audit reports were presented and discussed. […]

ERCS Holds Leadership Training for Senior Management and Regional & Zonal Heads

August 14, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) conducted a two-day leadership training for Senior Executive Management, Regional Heads, and Zonal Heads from August 12–13, 2026, in Addis Ababa. The training aimed to strengthen the leadership capacity of ERCS leaders and equip them with essential knowledge and skills to effectively lead teams, manage organizational responsibilities, and drive […]

“Volunteering Without Proper Youth Engagement Cannot Produce the Desired Results” – ERCS Secretary General

August 11, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) reviewed the performance of its regional branches during the 2018 E.C. fiscal year on the second day of its annual review and held discussions on the plan for the coming year. W/o Kalkidan Admasu, Director of the Society’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Department, reported that during the fiscal […]

ERCS Reviews 2018 E.C. Budget Year Performance

August 10, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has begun reviewing the performance of its 2018 E.C. budget plan, bringing together senior leadership, regional branch heads, and department directors. Opening the workshop, the Secretary General of ERCS emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional capacity alongside humanitarian and development activities to enhance the Society’s preparedness and response to […]

ERCS North Wollo Branch Launches Project to Support Refugees and Returnees

August 8, 2026

The North Wollo Zone Branch Office of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), in partnership with the Swedish Red Cross and with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency(SIDA), has launched a new project aimed at improving the lives of refugees, returnees, and host communities in Dessie town. The project launch forum brought together […]

ERCS Launches ECHO 2026 Project with a total budget of more than €1.7 million

August 7, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), in partnership with the Netherlands Red Cross and the Danish Red Cross and with funding from the European Union Humanitarian Aid, has officially launched the ECHO 2026 Project during a two-day project inception meeting in Adama City The project, with a total budget of more than €1.7 million, aims […]

Regional Branch Calls for Strengthened Capacity to Expand Humanitarian Services

August 4, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Sidama Regional Branch held the second session of its 5th General Assembly in Hawassa City, where delegates reviewed the branch’s performance over the past four years and elected a new Governing Board to lead the branch. During the General Assembly, participants reviewed the branch’s four-year performance report and held […]

ERCS Branches Plant Over 270,000 Tree Seedlings Across Southern Ethiopia

August 4, 2026

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has planted more than 270,000 tree seedlings across its branches and coordination offices in Southern Ethiopia as part of its environmental conservation campaign under the theme “Plant Hope!” The tree planting campaign mobilized staff, volunteers, youth groups, and community members in the Wolaita, Gedeo, South Omo, Gofa, Konso, Ari, […]