Ethiopia: 10.2 Million Ethiopians Need Emergency Food Assistance

According to Ethiopia’s recently-launched humanitarian requirements document (HRD) for 2016, there are 10.2 million people in need of emergency food assistance due to drought, one of the worst in decades. The estimated amount of food needed to feed those in need is 1.5 million metric tons, at a cost of $1.1 billion. Meantime, to address the overall humanitarian needs in the country, the Ethiopian government has ramped up its efforts as have international donors, though more outside support is needed.

Ethiopia: 10.2 Million Ethiopians Need Emergency Food Assistance