The Ethiopian Red Cross Society National Office, in collaboration with the Addis Ababa Branch Office, proudly celebrated World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day today at Entoto Park, alongside the Society’s leadership, staff, volunteers, and representatives of partner National Societies. Observed for the 79th time globally and the 68th time in Ethiopia, the occasion was […]
Every year on May 8, the world comes together to celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, honoring the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant (1828), founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. His vision of compassion, dignity, and assistance for those affected […]
The Ethiopia Crises to Resilience (EC2R) Project Phase III, established in response to the northern crisis to deliver humanitarian assistance, successfully conducted an Exit Workshop that brought together key stakeholders, partners, and project participants. Opening the workshop officially, Ato Shambel Walle, Head of ERCS Amhara Regional Branch emphasized the importance of sustaining the positive results […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) held a two-day lesson learned workshop on the disaster preparedness and response activities carried out following the landslides and floods that affected West Hararge in Oromia, Gofa and Wolayta Zones in Southern Ethiopia, and Silte Zone in the Central Ethiopia regions by the Ethiopia Landslide and Flood Appeal Project, […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Oromia Regional Office has successfully concluded a three-year EC2R Project Exit Strategy Workshop, marking an important step in transitioning a major humanitarian initiative to local ownership. The workshop brought together ERCS Health and WASH Director Mr. Gashaw Dagne, Oromia Regional Office Head Mr. Kemal Abdella, EC2R Project Manager Mrs. […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society(ERCS), in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has launched a 48-million-birr Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) project in Arba Minch town to support people affected by the devastating landslide that struck Gamo Zone last March, in Cash distribution, Livelihood, Mental Health and Psycho […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), through its Wolaita Zone Branch Office, has provided emergency assistance worth nearly half a million Ethiopian Birr to communities affected by the recent landslide in Damot Gale Woreda. According to Ato Yilma Elka, Program Coordinator of the Wolaita Zone Branch, this initial response marks the first phase of support […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society’s Bahir Dar and North Gojam Zone Coordination Office has provided a two-day free health screening and counseling service for residents of Bahir Dar city, held from April 17–18, 2026. Led by dedicated volunteer professionals—including doctors, nurses, and pharmacy experts—the initiative focused on raising awareness and early detection of non-communicable diseases, […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Harari Regional Branch has successfully held its 12th Regular General Assembly in Harar city, marking an important milestone in strengthening its leadership and future direction. During the assembly, new board leaders and members were elected to guide the branch over the next four years, reinforcing the Society’s commitment to […]
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) convened a high-level discussion with the Ministry of Health today at its headquarters, focusing on strengthening collaboration among institutions providing pre-hospital medical services. The meeting focused on preparing Ethiopia to deliver coordinated, efficient, and reliable emergency medical services during the upcoming COP32 Climate Change Conference, scheduled for November 2027. […]