IKEA Foundation’s investment and cooperative’s hard work are paying off: electricity from the solar mini grid has already reached approximately 31,230 refugee and host community […]
The refugee agency, UNHCR, has launched a four-year strategy to transition to clean energy in all of its refugee camps, although no fixed deadline or price tag […]
In May 2019, SNV Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) launched the Refugee Integration and Self-reliance in Ethiopia (RISE) project. The project aims to increase decent job opportunities for […]
The “PlayMatters” partnership between the LEG Foundation and the International Rescue Committee will bring the power of learning through play to nearly one million children, […]
“What has developed here is a unique approach to self-reliance of refugees where the government of Ethiopia has been extremely open to new approaches,” said […]
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Ethiopia’s historic new refugee law which will now allow refugees to obtain work permits, access primary education, obtain drivers’ […]
The Ethiopian parliament approved a new refugee rights legislation which is part of Ethiopia’s commitment towards the implementation of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF). […]
Surrounded by a region in conflict, Ethiopia is Africa’s second largest refugee hosting country, after Uganda. In addition, conflict, drought and flooding causes displacement inside […]
Despite a number of challenges, around 85% of the Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia are estimated to complete their studies successfully. By Wondwosen Tamrat and Samuel […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (JRS)–The traditional image of refugees crammed under large tents or a makeshift structure no longer gives the full indication of today’s refugee crisis. […]