r/Ethiopia Nov 02 '25

How can you help provide humanitarian relief to people in Sudan? Where can you make donations online?

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Sudan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis driven by ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The violence has created massive displacement, with an estimated 13 million people internally displaced and 4 million refugees fleeing to neighboring countries. The conflict has devastated infrastructure, disrupted food systems, and created widespread food insecurity and healthcare emergencies.

Many are arriving at remote border areas, where services to support them are under severe strain. Most of those displaced are women and children and other vulnerable people such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and people with medical conditions.

r/Ethiopia would like to encourage you to consider making a donation or otherwise supporting these organizations that are providing essential humanitarian relief in both Sudan and neighbouring countries, and would appreciate any help:

UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Who are they: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

What they do: Currently UNHCR are: - Providing emergency assistance to internally displaced persons and refugees fleeing to Chad, Egypt, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Central African Republic. - Distributing relief items, including emergency shelter, blankets, sleeping mats, jerry cans, kitchen sets, and hygiene kits to displaced families. - Working with partners to provide protection services, including for survivors of gender-based violence, and ensuring access to documentation and registration.

Where to donate: https://www.unhcr.org/emergencies/sudan-emergency

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Who they are: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to Doctors without Borders. They provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

What they do: Within Sudan, MSF do the following: - Provide emergency medical care in areas affected by conflict, including surgery for war-wounded patients. - Respond to disease outbreaks including cholera, measles, and dengue fever. - Support healthcare facilities that have been damaged or overwhelmed by the crisis. - Assist internally displaced people with primary healthcare, mental health support, and nutritional programs.

Where to donate: https://www.msf.org/donate

International Rescue Committee

Who are they: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

What they do: Among other things, the IRC are focused on: - Providing emergency cash assistance and basic supplies to displaced families. - Delivering primary healthcare services and supporting treatment for malnutrition. - Building and maintaining safe water supply systems and sanitation facilities in displacement sites. - Providing protection services for women and children, including gender-based violence prevention and response. - Supporting education programs to ensure children can continue learning despite displacement.

Where to donate: https://www.rescue.org/eu/country/sudan

Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS)

Who are they: The Sudanese Red Crescent Society is Sudan's national humanitarian organization and part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. As a locally-rooted organization, they have access to areas that international organizations may struggle to reach.

What they do: The SRCS are focused on: - Providing first aid and emergency medical services to conflict-affected populations. - Distributing food parcels, hygiene kits, and emergency relief supplies to displaced families. - Operating ambulance services and supporting health facilities across Sudan. - Reunifying families separated by conflict through tracing services. - Delivering clean water and supporting sanitation infrastructure in displacement areas.

Where to donate: https://www.ifrc.org/emergency/sudan-complex-emergency


r/Ethiopia Feb 24 '21

What are some organisations providing humanitarian relief to refugees in Ethiopia? How can you help? Where can you make donations online?

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Conflict in the Tigray region is driving a rapid rise in humanitarian needs, including refugee movements internally and externally into neighbouring countries. Prior to the conflict, both the COVID-19 pandemic and the largest locust outbreak in decades, had already increased the number of people in need, creating widespread food insecurity.

With the above in mind, here are some organizations which provide humanitarian relief in both Ethiopia and neighbouring countries, and would appreciate any support:

UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Who are they:

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

What they do:

Currently UNHCR are:

  • Working round-the-clock with authorities and partners in Sudan to provide vitally needed emergency shelter, food, potable water and health screening to the thousands of refugee women, children and men arriving from the Tigray region in search of protection.
  • Distributing relief items, including blankets, sleeping mats, plastic sheeting and hygiene kits. Information campaigns on COVID-19 prevention have started together with the distribution of soap and 50,000 face masks at border points.

Where to donate: https://donate.unhcr.org/int/ethiopia-emergency

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Who they are:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to Doctors without Borders. They provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

What they do:

Within Ethiopia, MSF do the following

  • fill gaps in healthcare and respond to emergencies such as cholera and measles outbreaks.
  • assist refugees, asylum seekers and people internally displaced by violence.

Where to donate: https://www.msf.org/donate

International Rescue Committee

Who are they:

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

What they do:

Among other things, the IRC are focussed on

  • Providing cash and basic emergency supplies
  • Building and maintaining safe water supply systems and sanitation facilities
  • Educating communities on good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of disease, including COVID-19.
  • Constructing classrooms, training teachers and ensuring access to safe, high-quality, and responsive education services.

Where to donate: https://eu.rescue.org/give-today


r/Ethiopia 17h ago

Discussion 🗣 I am tired of these YouTubeers AI thumbnails claiming my country is “The Dubai of Africa” when people make $100 a month which is highest salary

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​I just need to vent.

​I live in one of the poorest countries in the world. Job options are basically non-existent, so most days I’m just sitting around scrolling on my phone.

​Lately, my YouTube feed is constantly flooded with these hype videos:

​"THE DUBAI OF AFRICA?"

​"Africa’s Secret Megacity!"

​And the thumbnails are always fake, AI-generated sci-fi cities with flying cars and glowing glass skyscrapers that don't exist anywhere on this continent, let alone in my city.

​Then you play the video and it's just a cheap AI voice reading a script full of exaggerated lies.

​I’m tired of it. I don’t want people pushing misery porn about my country, but making up a fake utopia using AI slop is just insulting. People here are struggling to survive on $100 a month, but according to YouTubers farming views, we’re living in Wakanda.

​Can these creators please stop lying for ad revenue?


r/Ethiopia 4h ago

What do you think of the naming of some banks?(Oromia, Amhara, Hejra bank)

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Oromia bank, Amhara bank, Hejra bank, etc.... Why are they capitalizing on attracting certain ethnic groups and religions??? Initial investors are from the specified ethnic and religious groups?? What kind of marketing is this? Shouldn't they focus on the quality of service and differentiate themselves instead of just having an Oromo or Amhara president lol?? I don't know if there business function is not discriminatory.


r/Ethiopia 21h ago

Addis Ababa 🫶🏽

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r/Ethiopia 1h ago

Africa's camels are dying from extreme heat as temperatures soar

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r/Ethiopia 3h ago

Lets learn french together!

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I want someone who is serious about learning French and who is able to meet online 1hr once everyweek to practice. Preferably A2- B1- B2 Level. DM me, if you are interested


r/Ethiopia 19h ago

Discussion 🗣 how are young people so….. lax about this OBVIOUS corruption that’s being displayed in front of us

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For the record, I want to clarify that I am 19. So I was pretty much a toddler during the whole meles regime, meaning I wasn’t really politically aware.
(PS: THIS IS A VERY LONG RANT SO BEAR WITH ME)

I see a shit ton of dumps on tiktok from people who are so obviously the children of politicians or high ranking government officials, flexing their wealth. Dinners at hotto, brunch at the Sheraton, shopping in Dubai, ALC bottles lined up at Luna, the V8s and military license plates, and of course the classic “VIP car pass” that is truly the cherry on top. And let’s not forget the pics/videos of a policeman saluting them like it genuinely means something.

Every time I see it, I genuinely feel a level of rage incomparable to anything I have ever felt before. Sure, you can’t help the line of work your parents are in, but how do you have the brass neck to post this level of wealth that we ALL know a politician’s salary can’t provide? The audacity to flex stolen tax money TO THE PEOPLE YOU STOLE IT FROM??????IS THAT NOT CRAZY??
Do they not feel even the slightest bit of shame or embarrassment knowing that the Louboutins they’re wearing, or the absurdly expensive bill they just picked up at Marcus or Hotto was actually paid for by the men and women working day in and day out to barely make ends meet for their family? Those men and women who worked tirelessly earned that money. Your parents stole it. And now you’re turning around WITH ZERO SHAME might i add, to flex it in front of the very children of the people your parents stole it from. The fucking IRONY!!!!! THE AUDACITY!!!!!
What angers me even more and actually saddens me at the same time, is people in the comments being sarcastic or saying things like “Please be CBE lakelig,” and it makes me wonder how long, and how bad has the exposure to this level of corruption been for people to just accept it and not have enough anger left in them to fight?
I know for a fact it’s not because they aren’t angry enough. It’s more that they just don’t have enough fight left in them that the anger has hardened into resentment, and the resentment has eventually turned into acceptance. They have just accepted the painful reality that they really can’t change the fact that almost half of their barely there paycheck is going to pad the pockets of a few officials. And it worries me too. Will this anger i feel ever yield into something concrete that it will help reshape the painful truth of my people or will it just just slowly erode into the same resentment, the same exhaustion, and eventually the same acceptance? I hope i don’t, and i hope YOU don’t as well. We need to fight tooth and nail to build a future we can speak of with the same pride we have when we speak of our history. So stop seeing this corruption as a default, let that anger sit within you and have you seething for a great change so no child in the coming generation will have their future determined by their ethnicity.


r/Ethiopia 3h ago

Workspaces in Addis

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Hello again Mandem,
I am looking for a workspace where I can find good socket outlet, if there also Internet(I have a sim as a backup). I have never been to Abrehot, I heard it's good, Do y'all know if they have rooms or cabinets to book? I am open to all suggestions except Hotels, I have never been a fan of them.


r/Ethiopia 3h ago

Discussion 🗣 A service that handles the bureaucracy for foreign investors in Ethiopia — would this actually help?

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Demo site: https://addisentry.vercel.app/

Saw the recent post here about how exhausting it is to invest in Ethiopia — the back-and-forth between offices, banks saying "Mebrat yellem," generators with no fuel. Doesn't matter if you're diaspora or a foreign investor with no ties here at all, it sounds like the same wall.

I'm looking into building a facilitation service: we handle the registration, permits, land sourcing, banking setup, and utility liaison, so you're not the one running between offices or losing weeks to paperwork loops. Think of it as someone local who already knows which office, which form, which stamp — open to any investor, not just diaspora.

Before I build this for real, I want to know if it's actually useful or if I'm missing the real problem. I put together a simple page explaining the idea — no sales pitch, just want honest feedback and to hear if this is something you'd have used: [your link here]

Genuinely interested in the negative takes too — if you think this wouldn't have helped, or there's a reason a "fixer" service like this wouldn't work, tell me. Trying to validate before I sink more time into it.


r/Ethiopia 22h ago

Marriage is optional

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As a woman with a mother just like any other habesha (Ethiopian) "show me the honour of your marriage" has always been something I heard often. And apart from that, there was a time when marriage seemed like the final destination if not the most important.

But the crazy thing is I genuinely was not capable of imagining life without possibly getting married someday and having kids. It was just not an option in my mind. The irritation of seeing people in failed or abusive marriages advocating for women to get married quick was always there. I used to come up with principles in my mind of how I'd want my partner to treat me and I'd create my boundaries because for me marriage was inevitable. Better to prepare for the impact.

Now, a decade later it slowly dawned on me that I don't have to if I didn't want to. Especially not at a young age either and certainly not just to settle down. Suddenly I realized that it was not a make or break situation, you could do it if you meet someone who has the same values, and someone who makes a great partner but if not you don't have to settle for something less... You could just live.

It's also pretty scary what parents will have you do just for the sake of their happiness and it's even scarier to dissect that tendency in you willing to go the extra mile to keep them happy. There's a stigma towards unmarried women, there are names called and assumptions made when you decide to take control of your life. But at the end of the day, it is still your life and it's worth all the pain to keep it that way.


r/Ethiopia 10h ago

Marrying US born Ethio lady

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It has been almost a year since I came to the U.S. for my education, and I feel like I'm on a good path.

Recently, I met a woman at church. She's so beautiful, and I find myself really attracted to her. As someone who takes my Christian faith seriously, I'm hoping to build a strong, God-centered marriage in the future.

That said, I have a concern. Since she was born and raised in the U.S., I wonder whether our values and long-term expectations would be compatible. Should I pursue getting to know her, even though there's a chance it may not work out? And might also affect my environment Or would it make more sense to look for a partner from back home who might share a more similar cultural background?

I'd appreciate any thoughtful advice, especially from people who have been in a similar situation.


r/Ethiopia 8h ago

Private health insurance for Ethiopians?

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Warm greetings my friends:)

Is there is any insurance company in addis ababa that offers health insurance packages for ethiopian citizens at private hospitals?


r/Ethiopia 15h ago

Is 3 million birr a lot of money right now?

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I might be a bit out of touch but I'm trying to understand the value of money in birr in Ethiopia. When I was younger and living in Addis, you could buy a massive house for like 2 million on the outskirts of Addis. But now, I see these social media posts of girls saying a guy has to make 1 million a month to "be with them" blah blah. I'm not condoning this, I just want to understand what can 3 million do right now? How much are most people paying for rent? For gas?


r/Ethiopia 16h ago

Discussion 🗣 New ONGOING Vehicle Ownership Tax: Are We Just Going to Laugh and Pay?

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Hello beautiful, silent people 👋
What do you think about the new ongoing vehicle ownership tax?
Are we going to do the usual thing? 🤭 Complain, make memes, say “what can we do?”… and then quietly pay it anyway?


r/Ethiopia 1d ago

News 📰 'America killed my son': The Ethiopians bombed by US in Yemen prison strike

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r/Ethiopia 1d ago

Problem investing in Ethiopia.

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Starting a business in Ethiopia as a member of the diaspora is exhausting. You bring all your savings into the country to invest, but the process is filled with unnecessary obstacles.

First, you have to obtain documents from various government offices. Instead of receiving everything in a day or two, you are forced to go back and forth multiple times just to complete the required legal paperwork. It feels as though Ethiopia is 100 years behind the rest of the world.

From my experience, Ethiopia is not a business-friendly country. The entire system is inefficient, and it often feels like no one cares whether you invest in the country or not. While many countries compete to attract investors by offering incentives and making it easier to do business, Ethiopia seems to do the opposite.

Simple tasks become major challenges. You can go to the bank to withdraw money or open a business account, only to be told, "Mebrat yellem" ("There is no electricity"). If you're starting a factory, reliable electricity is essential, yet power outages are frequent. In the middle of production, the electricity can suddenly go off, forcing you to stop work and reducing your business's efficiency.

Even if you have a generator, there are times when fuel is unavailable, making it impossible to keep your business running.

Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend that members of the Ethiopian diaspora invest their life savings in Ethiopia as I did. The current business environment makes it extremely difficult to operate successfully.


r/Ethiopia 18h ago

Shitpost 👾 Métodos de pago para extranjeros

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Hola, conocen alguna cartera online donde pueda crear una tarjeta virtual desde el extranjero? Quiero hacer unos pagos online en Etiopía pero me los rechaza por no tener una tarjeta emitida en la misma región, alguno puede ayudarme? Revolout no me funcionó


r/Ethiopia 15h ago

2 days in Ethiopia: Balancing city culture vs. nature trips (Wonchi vs. alternatives).

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Hi everyone,

I have a short 2-day window for a trip to Ethiopia soon, and I’m trying to figure out how to spend my time as efficiently as possible.

I’m struggling to decide between two approaches:

  1. Staying in Addis: Focusing on a deep dive into the city (Museums, history, and the local vibe).
  2. Taking a day trip: I’m particularly interested in nature and geology, and Wonchi Crater Lake looks fascinating.

I know the traffic and logistics in Addis can be challenging. Would it be "too much" to try and squeeze a day trip to Wonchi into a 2-day itinerary, or is the payoff worth the travel time? Are there any other hidden gems within a 2-3 hour reach that you’d recommend over Wonchi for a first-timer?

I’m looking for authentic experiences and I really appreciate any local perspective on how to make the most of such a limited timeframe without spending all my time sitting in a car.

Thanks in advance for any insights!


r/Ethiopia 1d ago

Looking for ppl interested in music

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Hey everyone,

I'm a 17-year-old guy from Ethiopia reaching out on behalf of my incredibly talented friend. He’s a versatile singer who can go from Country to R&B, and he also writes his own original music. On top of that, he plays guitar and piano really well.

The problem is that opportunities are very limited where we are, so he hasn’t been able to properly develop his sound, record quality tracks, or connect with the right people.

If you’re a producer, engineer, songwriter, or just someone in the music industry who’s open to chatting, mentoring, or potentially collaborating (even remotely), please hit me up! Even just advice or a conversation would mean a lot.


r/Ethiopia 1d ago

first time in the simien mountains: what i’d actually recommend for 2–4 days

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I’m a local guide from Debark, and I see many visitors arrive with only a vague idea: “I want to see the Simien Mountains.” The park is huge, and the best route depends on time, fitness, and altitude.

For 2 days, I usually suggest Debark → Sankaber → Geech area, with short walks to viewpoints. You can see Gelada baboons near Sankaber and sleep around 3,200–3,600m. It is not “easy” if you came from sea level the day before.

For 3 days, Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo is a classic. Imet Gogo is one of the best viewpoints in Ethiopia, especially early morning when the escarpment is clear.

For 4 days, continue toward Chennek. This gives a better chance of seeing Walia ibex, especially on the cliffs near Chennek and Bwahit. Nights can drop below -5°C in the dry season.

Ras Dashen at 4,550m is not a quick add-on. It usually needs more days and better acclimatization.


r/Ethiopia 1d ago

Wenchi crater lake

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r/Ethiopia 20h ago

Addis bookstores?

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Guys I wanted some book that I didn't find. I really want them very much and I can't get them. This are the books I want :

-the history of peloponnesian war

-the wisdom of life

-the twilight of idols

-the birth of tragedy

  • Now I don't want every single one of this but those are what is interested in and I can't get any of them.

r/Ethiopia 1d ago

Ethiopian Airlines Flight Training Scholarship – Questions from an Ethiopian Student

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I'm Ethiopian and I'm really interested in becoming a pilot through the Ethiopian Airlines flight training scholarship/program. Aviation has been my dream for a long time, and I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with the application process. I have a few questions: 1. How competitive is it? Is it extremely difficult to get accepted? 2. What are the requirements? (Education, age, grades, English level, medical requirements, etc.) 3. Do you have any tips or advice that could improve my chances of being accepted? I'd really appreciate hearing from current students, graduates, or anyone who has gone through the process. Thank you!


r/Ethiopia 1d ago

2 million birr to build

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Does anybody know if 2 mill BIRR or $11k USD can build a decent house in southern Ethiopia? Not including land purchase.