CHF 125,220 has been allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the Ethiopia Red Cross Society (ERCS) in delivering immediate assistance to up to 30,000 beneficiaries. Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged.
More than half a million people fled violence in South Sudan, including 86,100 to neighbouring countries. More than 20,000 people have so far fled to neighbouring Gambela region of Ethiopia. This 3 month DREF operation will support ERCS in providing hygiene, sanitation and emergency health interventions for up to 30,000 asylum seekers in Lietchor refugee camp in Gambela region of Ethiopia. The DREF complements the provision of water supply and health services by UNHCR, ARRA and other partners in Lietchor camp.