A high-level delegation led by Mrs Heleen Kersten, President of the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC) visited the NLRC-supported project activities and operational capacities of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Somali Regional Branch from August 1-2, 2026. Upon arrival, the delegation was warmly welcomed by leadership and staff of ERCS Somali Regional Branch, receiving a […]
A consultative meeting of Presidents and Secretaries General of African National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was held from 03–05 August 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting brought together senior leaders of National Societies from across Africa, representatives of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) shared its experience and ongoing efforts in Domestic Financial Resource Mobilization (DFRM) during the Africa National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ Africa Governance Group (AGG) Consultative Meeting of Presidents and Secretaries General, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 3 to 5 August 2026. The consultative meeting brought together leaders […]
The General Consultation Meeting of Presidents and Secretaries General of African Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies was held from 03–05 August 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting brought together leaders of National Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]