CRS Ethiopia

11/04/2026

09/04/2026

CRS participated in the African Risk Capacity (ARC) 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16), held in Addis Ababa from 8–9, 2026, under the theme “Aligning for Sovereignty.” The conference brought together member states from 39 countries to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate shocks and disasters.

CRS was one of the few humanitarian organizations invited to participate, represented by the CRS Country Representative in recognition of CRS’ extensive resilience and humanitarian work in Ethiopia. The forum provided valuable opportunities for learning and networking, including insight into ARC’s strategic direction for potential future collaboration.

05/04/2026

In recognition of Women’s Month, CRS staff came together throughout March to share words of gratitude and admiration for women in the workplace, creating a powerful symbol of recognition and solidarity.

Highlights included:
🎤 Panel on Women’s Leadership: Female leaders shared personal journeys and professional insights, inspiring colleagues with stories of resilience and growth.
📖 Storytelling: A powerful story spotlighted how women‑led dialogue platforms play a vital role in peacebuilding.
🎓 Recognition: Female staff who completed higher education in FY2025–FY2026 were celebrated, reinforcing a culture of professional growth.
🤝 Male Champions: Male colleagues contributed through poetry and reflections, underscoring the importance of working collectively toward a just society.
🏃‍♀️ Women First 5km Run: Staff joined 16,000 women in the Great Ethiopian Run, followed by a post race dialogue on career growth and work life balance.

This celebration reaffirmed our values and our collective commitment to fostering a culture where women’s voices, leadership, and contributions are recognized, celebrated, and strengthened!

01/04/2026

Helmsley Charitable Trust, CRS, and the Hararghe Catholic Secretariat visited the Expanding Community Recovery and Resilience Project! The delegation observed cooking demonstrations for caregivers and women at a local health center, and inspected solar-powered boreholes, water points, and school WASH clubs. The visit highlighted how these integrated efforts are effectively building community resilience and improving health outcomes in the region.

Thank you for visiting us, Helmsley Charitable Trust !

30/03/2026

Catholic Caritas Ethiopia held its 27th General Assembly at its headquarters, where His Eminence Cardinal Berhaneyesus officially unveiled the organization’s new name and logo. The assembly reviewed the past year's performance and outlined future plans, highlighting the Church's extensive reach through hundreds of projects focused on education, health, and humanitarian support for millions of Ethiopians. The event was attended by high-level Church leaders, board members, and partner organizations, including CRS, reinforcing the collaborative effort to enhance community resilience across the country!

28/03/2026

Habtamu Abrdew Beture In a significant demonstration of the enduring partnership between the United States and the Catholic Church’s humanitarian efforts, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Ervin Jose Massinga, visited the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) field office in Semera, located in the str...

27/03/2026

Big news: Catholic Relief Services has been accredited by the Green Climate Fund—the world’s largest dedicated climate fund.

What does this mean? CRS can now directly access GCF resources to develop projects to deliver large‑scale, locally led projects that help communities adapt to climate threats like droughts, floods, food insecurity and displacement.

With over 80 years of trusted partnerships and experience on the ground in over 100 countries, CRS works alongside communities to strengthen resilience—from drought‑resistant farming and disaster preparedness to protecting livelihoods and health. This accreditation allows climate financing to move more efficiently to people who are already facing poverty, conflict and environmental stress.

This milestone expands CRS’ ability to respond to climate change at the scale the moment demands—putting resources directly into the hands of communities working to build a safer, more resilient future.

26/03/2026

U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Jose Massinga, and his delegation visited the CRS Semera field office in the Afar region. The Ambassador was warmly welcomed by the CRS Country Representative, Senior JEOP staff, and the CRS Semera field office team. He toured our central warehouse and received a briefing on CRS's humanitarian and development programs in the region and across the country. We deeply appreciate our partnership with the U.S. government and thank Ambassador Massinga for his visit!

22/03/2026

From March 16–21, 2026, CRS joined Caritas leaders and partners for the Deus Caritas Est Conference in Abidjan. The gathering took place in a year of special significance, marking 20 years of Deus Caritas Est, 40 years of Caritas Africa, and 75 years of Caritas Internationalis!

Over several days of dialogue, CRS and fellow participants explored ways to strengthen the Church’s mission of love in action through better coordination and closer ties to vulnerable communities. The conference concluded with a final declaration, committing CRS and its partners to concrete, faith-driven action at every level.

10/03/2026

Last week’s CSO Week was a standout success for CRS, offering a premier stage to highlight our life-saving initiatives throughout Ethiopia. We were particularly honored on the final day to meet H.E. Ergogie Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs, alongside ACSO’s Director General H.E. Samson Biratu and Deputy Director General Ato Fassikaw Molla Amera. The delegation’s visit to our booth allowed for a meaningful exchange regarding our diverse programming, and we deeply appreciate their recognition of our commitment to serving communities nationwide.

06/03/2026

We’re excited to join CSO Week 2026!

CRS is proud to showcase our life‑support initiatives that reflect our commitment to empowering communities and building resilient systems.

We are honored by the recognition received during the opening ceremony and grateful to H.E. Adem Farah and H.E. Fitsum Arega for visiting our exhibition and acknowledging the impact of our work. Our appreciation goes to the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council. for bringing together such inspiring civil society organizations!

04/02/2026

Through the Joint Emergency Operation (JEOP), CRS and its partners successfully hosted a high‑level visit by U.S. government representatives to observe JEOP operations in Tigray. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to show JEOP’s humanitarian response, operational excellence, and impact at the community level.