Ethiopia
Photo: Erin Gray/Mercy Corps

Ethiopia

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We’re helping families survive severe drought, malnutrition and disease by providing water, food, health care, animal vaccines and daily wages.

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Frequent drought, poor cultivation practices and occasional conflict over land and resources is putting rural traditions at risk. Mercy Corps is helping Ethiopians learn to farm more effectively by teaching them how manage pasturelands, improve the resilience of livestock and diversify incomes. We’re also preventing disagreements from turning violent by providing training in conflict mediation, facilitation and negotiation.

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At a glance

Population (2008 est.): 82.5 million
Size: About twice the size of Texas
Human Development Index rank: 174 (of 187)
Mercy Corps has worked here since 2004

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