Ethiopia
Ethiopia suffers from chronic and widespread poverty that pushes 44 percent of its population under the poverty line. In a country where approximately 80% of the population is involved in the agriculture sector, frequent drought and poor cultivation practices result in food insecurity and lack of access to safe water for many Ethiopians. Half of the country’s children are chronically malnourished, and another 38 percent are considered to be underweight.
Despite its precarious economic situation, Ethiopia is still a safe haven for refugees fleeing conflict in neighboring Somalia, Eritrea, and the Sudan. It currently hosts an estimated 149,000 refugees, most of who are in great need of humanitarian aid to meet their basic needs.
News From Ethiopia
Water is Only 6 Miles Away
On any morning in Africa, one can find people walking with empty vessels towards the closest sources of water, in order to obtain water for drinking and cooking. They may arrive after a few hours to the lake and start to fill their containers with dirty water. At the moment, this is their best option for obtaining water. continue reading »
Seasonal Programs
- 2011 Udhiya/Qurbani 2011
- 2011 Ramadan 2011
- 2010 Udhiya/Qurbani 2010
- 2010 Ramadan 2010
- 2009 Udhiya/Qurbani 2009
Development/Sadaqa Jariyah
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Vital Stats
| Population: | 74,778,000 |
| Infant Mortality Rate: | 94 deaths / 1000 births |
| Life Expectancy: | 49 years |
| Major Diseases: | Very high risk: bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever, Hepatitus E, Malaria, cutaneous leishmaniasis (in some areas). Around 1.5 Million people live with HIV/AIDS. Over 120,000 people die of HIV/AIDS each year. |
| Religions: |
Muslim - 50% Ethiopian Orthodox - 35% Animist - 12% |
| Literacy Rate: | 43 % |
| Unemployment Rate: | ? % |
| Poverty Rate: | 50 % |
| Natural Hazards: | Great Rift Valley susceptible to earthquakes |