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Humanitarian Crisis Overview
Amhara
The humanitarian conditions of the IDPs in Amhara remain a key concern for the ES/NFI Cluster, with 567,974 people in need of shelter and NFIs, of whom 399,178 are targeted for assistance. Living conditions in 92 IDP sites and collective centers including those in North and South Wello are dire due to prolonged use, overcrowding, and structural damage. Many shelters have become uninhabitable, worsening conditions for displaced populations. Lack of maintenance remains a critical issue, as shelters originally designed for short-term use over four years ago continue to house IDPs without repairs. In Debre Birhan, extreme overcrowding has strained resources and heightened protection risks, particularly for women and girls facing increased GBV concerns.
Over the past two years, only a small number of IDPs, including those in host communities, have received NFI kits. Worsening security has further disrupted livelihoods, particularly in Western Amhara, including North, East, and West Gojam. Many displaced families struggle to afford rent, forcing multiple households to share small, inadequate spaces. Despite urgent needs, slow progress and inactive humanitarian partners continue to hinder response efforts due to resource shortages and operational constraints.
Tigray
In Tigray, 18% of IDPs across 89 Collective Centers face severe overcrowding and a lack of privacy, posing serious health and protection risks. In Shire, these Collective Centers are operating far beyond their intended capacity, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks and worsening conditions for women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Endabaguna’s IDP population has surged to 365% of the host community, overwhelming essential services. The town’s three collective centers are critically overburdened, with inadequate living conditions. In Tselemit, displaced individuals previously sheltered in host communities are now moving into overcrowded sites due to dwindling resources, further straining limited services.
To address these challenges, CCCM and humanitarian partners have begun relocating IDPs to Maidimu, where new shelters are under construction. Some IDPs from Endabaguna are willing to relocate, but funding shortages have stalled further shelter development, leaving thousands in dire conditions with no viable alternative.