According to the International Organisation for Migration Global Data Institute (GDI), there were a total of 2.75 million Internally Displaced People (IDP) identified in 2,158 accessible sites across 11 regions in Ethiopia.
Of the displaced population, the main causes were conflict which displaced 1.78 million IDPs (65%), drought which displaced 581,952 IDPs (21%), social tension which displaced 150,576 IDPs (5%), flash floods which displaced 107,816 IDPs (4%) and seasonal floods which displaced 94,118 IDPs (3%).
Our IDP projects support those forced to leave their homes because of conflict. We work in camps in several areas including Ataye, Debre Birhan, Debre Zeit and Hawassa. We help them to integrate into host communities, improving livelihood opportunities, and strengthening child protection and opportunities.
Our intervention promotes inclusive education and health by renovating classrooms, training teachers in child protection and children’s rights and providing materials for special needs education. We also provide nutrition support and treatment to the most vulnerable people.
‘It’s been really difficult to provide for my three children since my husband was killed. I work as a cleaner and my income does not cover the basic needs of my children. JeCCDO has helped me to start a business which helps supplement my income but I often struggle to balance working and providing time and support to my children.’
Tigist, a displaced widow living in Ataye town
IDP children and young people face many barriers to accessing quality education such as psychological trauma from displacement, lack of school uniforms and school materials.
Girls are disproportionately affected as they encounter gender based violence and poor WASH facilities making it difficult to manage their menstruation cycle in schools.
Our projects provide them with access to quality education and support government and local institutions in their efforts to establish peace and improve resilience and self-sufficiency of affected communities.