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Emergency Latrine Construction​

In times of crisis, ensuring proper sanitation facilities becomes a top priority, and IHS Ethiopia is committed to providing immediate solutions through our Emergency Latrine Construction program. Our efforts are a testament to our dedication to the well-being of communities facing challenging circumstances. During April 2023, following a conflict that

Water Point Construction

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, and IHS Ethiopia is committed to making this right a reality for communities through our Water Point Construction program. We believe that clean and safe water should be accessible to all, and our initiatives are a testament to this belief. Over

Water Tank Installation

In the pursuit of ensuring access to safe and clean water, IHS Ethiopia takes a multifaceted approach, and our Water Tank Installation initiative plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Access to potable water is a fundamental human right, and our organization is dedicated to making it a reality

Water Trucking

Water scarcity is a prevalent issue in many regions, and IHS Ethiopia is actively addressing this challenge through our Water Trucking initiative. Our organization has implemented this program to significantly increase water coverage and improve daily access to clean water. Our dedicated efforts have resulted in the installation of water

Child Protection Programs

Since its operation began, IHS Ethiopia has been working for those affected by conflict and disaster. Among its primary beneficiaries are internally displaced children. These children are exposed to different protection risks such as family separation, abuses, violence and exploitation. They are also exposed to lack of food, shelter, health, psychosocial

Child Friendly Spaces and Psychosocial Support to Internally Displaced Children

IHS reached children of different ages in Tigray and Amhara regions with appropriate indoor and outdoor play areas, learning and recreational activities in child-friendly spaces. Among the available services provided in these spaces were football, volleyball, foosball, and rope skipping. Drawing exercises, literacy sessions, storytelling, puzzle play, life skill sessions,

Capacity Building for Social Workers

IHS provided trainings to frontline social workers and partner staff on basic concepts of emergency child protection, alternative care arrangement, psychological First Aid, case management, protection monitoring, reporting tools and rapid protection assessments tools.

Awareness Raising for IDPs

IHS also conducted awareness-raising sessions and reached IDPs in Amhara region through community outreach awareness-raising activities. The topics of discussion were; how to prevent themselves from explosives/mines, child rights, and keeping environmental and personal hygiene. Foster care recruitment campaigns were held as well.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Trainings

There is a global concern over the performance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by aid workers towards beneficiaries. The need for reinforced action to protect beneficiaries of humanitarian assistance from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) arose from reports confirming that humanitarian workers had been responsible for acts of sexual

WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Facilities for Refugees

IHS WASH operation began in 2018 in Endabaguna, Tigray region. Since then, IHS has been involved in the provision and construction of water sanitation and hygiene facilities. Recently, IHS installed water tanks, water points, and pipe lines connected to Dabat City Primary Hospital with the Town water supply system. Refugees