USAID Archives - Ethio Negari

27 Jul

New Fellowship For Fresh Graduates

ethionegari@gmail.com1 CommentVacancy, ScholarshipAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, fellowship, Scholarshipsforethiopians, USAID, USAIDfellowship, vacancy

About the USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program The USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program is a two-year program that aims to enhance the next generation of disaster risk management (DRM) professionals in Ethiopia. Over 300 fellows from our first two cohorts were placed in hosting government organizations at various levels. We're excited to welcome 150 new fellows graduated from partner universities within the past three years, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, geographic location, socioeconomic status, disability, or gender identity. During the two-year fellowship program, fellows will have the opportunity to build their capacity through on-the-job training, professional development,…

15 Nov

USAID resumes humanitarian aid to Ethiopia

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Health, NewsAddisAbaba, Amharanews, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, IDPs, USAID

The American aid organization announced that it will start food aid all over Ethiopia from next month. USAID has suspended humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia since last June due to the theft of food aid. The US humanitarian organization refers to the fact that food aid bought by donors is marketed and sent to foreign countries as well. USAID decided to resume its support after a series of discussions with the Ethiopian government regarding the distribution of aid. The organization started providing food aid to refugees in the country last month and from next month it will start providing aid to…

19 Jul

Five global organization grants $36 million to Ethiopia

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Health, NewsAddisAbaba, BMGF, CORHA, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Familyplanning, Grants, Healthforall, USAID

The $36 million budget is to make family planning services accessible in Ethiopia in the next three years. According to ministry of Health,22 percent of women do not have access to family planning services in Ethiopia. The grant signing program was held in Addis Ababa between Ethiopia Minister of Health, state ministry of Finance Eyob Tekalign, USAID, Bill and Melinda Gets foundation and other global organizations. Dr. Lia Tadese, Ministry of Health said that, one of the obstacles to strengthening access to family planning services is the cost is mostly covered by donors, and the support received from donors is…

15 Mar

US grants more than $330 million to Ethiopia

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsEnvironment, Health, News, PoliticsAddisAbaba, Antonyblinken, Conflict, drought, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Humanitarianassistance, IDPs, US, USAID, USAIDEthiopia

US grants more than $330 million to Ethiopia United States announced more than 331 million dollars in humanitarian aid to Ethiopia. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who is on a working visit to Addis Ababa, has announced more than 331 million dollars in humanitarian aid to Ethiopia. Anthony Blinken announced that the support will be funded by the US State Department and the US International Development Organization. He stated that the support will be used for food, medicine, and drinking water for people who are facing problems due to conflict and drought affected communities. And also the grant will…

14 Jun

U.S. says Providing Nearly $105m in Humanitarian aid to the Horn of Africa

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsNewsADDIS ABABA, Africa, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, USAID

The USAID, United States aid agency, announced on Monday that it is providing nearly $105 million in humanitarian aid to bring immediate relief to drought-hit communities in the Horn of Africa. “This additional funding will enable USAID partners to provide life-saving food assistance, support for health and nutrition services, and access to clean water,” the agency said. The Horn of Africa is in the midst of a fourth consecutive failed rainy season with worsening drought conditions increasing the likelihood of famine for hundreds of thousands of people. A fifth rainy season is forecast to be drier than average, further devastating…

08 Jun

Ethiopian Delegation Visits Djibouti’s Doralleh Port

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An Ethiopian delegation led by the State Minister for Trade and Regional Integration, Endalew Mekonen, has visited the port operation at Djibouti’s Doralleh Multi-Purpose Port. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the working visit was jointly organized by the government of Djibouti, the USAID and Catholic Relief society. During the visit, the joint team was able to discuss and deliberate the bulk cargo operation at Doralleh Multi-Purpose Port as well as the aid bulk cargo that is currently being transported to different parts of Ethiopia through Djibouti ports. It was underscored that the operation at the port has substantially improved…