Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a country that suffers recurrent severe droughts leading to famine. On top of this, the country has been further affected by conflict and political tensions.

This is what Erikshjälpen is focusing on in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, Erikshjälpen works to strengthen children's rights to education and leisure, health, safety and protection. Particularly vulnerable settlements also receive specific support to adapt and recover from natural disasters.

This is what Erikshjälpen is doing in Ethiopia

Erikshjälpen contributes to, among other things:

  • Children and young people can go to school.
  • Children get more nutrition to give them energy to play.
  • Setting up self-help groups to help secure families' livelihoods.

Facts about Ethiopia

Area: 1,133,380 square kilometers (twice the size of Sweden)

Capital: Addis Ababa

Population: 132,100,000 (2024)

Official languages: Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali, and Afar

Climate: Tropical monsoon climate. Long dry seasons. The desert region in northeastern Ethiopia is one of the hottest places on Earth.

Geography: Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur here due to the East African Rift System running through the country. A vast rift valley (stretching from the Red Sea southward) divides the country into two parts. Landlocked since Eritrea gained independence.

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Published: 20 April 2026

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