The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Wolaita Zonal Branch Office, in collaboration with government partners and local communities, has today planted more than 150,000 tree seedlings on a 30-hectare plot of land in a single day in Shakisho Shone Kebele, Damot Gali Woreda of Wolaita Sodo Zone as part of Ethiopia’s nationwide Green Legacy Initiative. […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), in collaboration with its Addis Ababa Branch Office, conducted a tree planting campaign on Mount Yeka as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental protection and climate action. The campaign brought together management and staff from the ERCS National Headquarters and Addis Ababa Branch Office, representatives of Partner National […]
Dr. Addisalem Mulat, Board Member of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), delivered an inspiring address to the General Assembly of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Network for East Africa and the Indian Ocean (RCNet) following her election as the RCNet Youth Chairperson, calling for stronger youth leadership, meaningful participation, and greater investment in […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Oromia Regional Branch held its 6th General Assembly in Bishoftu Town, where delegates reviewed the branch’s performance and elected a new Board of Directors to lead the branch for the next four years. Welcoming participants, Dr. Utkana Oda, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Oromia National […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Amhara Regional Branch Office holds annual performance evaluation from July 23- to 24, with the attendance of board members, leaders from the national and branch offices, and staff members. During the meeting, the branch office thoroughly evaluated its performance for the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year and held extensive discussions […]
Hon. Lomi Bedho, Deputy Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives and Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Oromia Regional Branch, visited development projects implemented by the Society in partnership with the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Adami Tullu Jiddo Kombolcha Woreda, East Shewa Zone […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) proudly congratulates Dr. Addisalem Mulat, Member of the ERCS Board, on her election as the Youth Chairperson of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Network for East Africa and the Indian Ocean (RCNet). Dr. Addisalem was elected during the RCNet General Assembly, held from 14–16 July 2026 in Port […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), in partnership with the Netherlands Red Cross, is conducting a three-day workshop to develop a Multi-Hazard Contingency Plan that will strengthen the Society’s preparedness and emergency response capacity. The workshop brings together representatives from government institutions, Partner National Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International […]
A delegation from the Rwanda Red Cross, led by its President, Mr. Wilson Karasira, has begun a three-day courtesy visit to the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) to strengthen cooperation, share experiences, and enhance collaboration between the two National Societies. Welcoming the delegation, ERCS Secretary General Ato Abera Lulessa highlighted the Society’s organizational transformation agenda […]
The Addis Ababa Branch of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) held its annual review meeting yesterday in Addis Ababa, bringing together current and former board members, senior management from HQ and the branch, and staff to review the branch’s performance and set priorities for the coming year. Opening the meeting, Dr. Tefera Mola, Chairperson […]