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ACTIVE EMERGENCY

Ethiopia Emergency Response

Long-standing animosities erupted into armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region in November 2020. Millions of people fled their homes due to violence; those who stayed, faced famine conditions when the war effort blocked all food transports. FH was forced to halt operations temporarily in Tigray and parts of Amhara region. While a peace deal took effect in November 2022, local outbursts of violence continue to hamper relief efforts. And parts of the zone suffer the effects of climate change, bringing both drought and flooding to conflict-battered communities.

1 Million+

Millions of people still lack access to the basic necessities.

2020

Armed conflict erupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region in November 2020.

Drought + Food Shortage

Climate change has exasperated the situation by limited access to food and water.

Millions of people still lack access to the basic necessities. Your gifts will provide people with a reliable source of staple foods, and the assistance to restart farming and livestock businesses. This means children can once again eat nutritious meals, attend school, and pay for health care when they’re sick.

Should funds raised for this effort exceed the budgeted need, remainders will be used in the best possible way to help communities challenged by poverty, injustice and marginalization. FH is accountable before God and you to use gifts wisely. As members of Excellence in Giving and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, we also abide by their strict reporting standards.

CRISIS UPDATES

Gift Policy:
You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.

You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
  • Paper dolls
  • Postcards
  • Pictures of yourself or family
  • Sports cards, individual cards (baseball, soccer, football)
  • Stickers (flat, paper-based, only a few at a time)
  • Paper-based simple bookmarks, stationery, drawing, or writing paper (single sheets)
  • Coloring pages (single sheets, not books)

Please do NOT send:
  • Monetary gifts
  • Liquids, candy, or food
  • Batteries or magnets

Please note, all items should be compliant with airline transport and safety regulations. Gifts that don’t meet the gift policy will be donated to a local Christian non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that works with low-income families. We will not be able to return them.