Ethiopia - Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudanese Refugees - Doctors Without Borders 2018

March 2018 – Ethiopia hosts the second largest number of refugees in Africa nearly one million people. Approximatelyy 40% of these are from South Sudan and now live in the remote Gambella region of western Ethiopia. Although safe from the conflict and insecurity that forced them to flee many refugees are still suffering from their effects including acute malnutrition and trauma related to violence. With limited local options for self-sustainability and little chance of returning home in the near future most refugee households remain reliant on ongoing international assistance to meet their basic needs. With GAC’s support Doctors Without Borders Canada is providing support for much-needed healthcare including sexual and reproductive health for an estimated 800 000 South Sudanese refugees and host communities in the Gambella region of Ethiopia. Project activities include providing staff training equipment and supplies to the Gambella regional hospital.

The expected outcome for this project is improved access to healthcare amongst South Sudanese refugees and host communities in Ethiopia. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.