We just received an urgent update from our team in Ethiopia and wanted to share it with you.  In the villages of northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region, families are facing widespread reductions in funding for humanitarian aid.   But even in the hardest, most forgotten places,…

At first glance, 70+ boxes in a warehouse may not seem remarkable—but they represent perseverance amid complexity, and hope for children facing scarcity. Recently, a consignment of F-75 therapeutic milk (a critical treatment for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition)…

*Content Warning* This post contains discussion of domestic violence, physical abuse, and suicidal ideation. Please read with care.   Providing life-saving medical care goes beyond helping people escape the threat of disease or injury—sometimes, it means helping people escape the…

In Ethiopia, there are approximately 4.5 million IDPs and nearly one million refugees and asylum-seekers from neighboring countries. Many who have been forced to flee their homes have also experienced gender-based violence (GBV), but it is difficult to know the…

Last month, Marysabel Cardozo, Medical Teams International’s Digital Asset Management Specialist, traveled to our field offices in Ethiopia to capture the important health care work being done by the dedicated staff and volunteers in sites across the country. While documenting…

Seven months ago, life for 40-year-old Burhani felt peaceful and safe. Living in Humera, Ethiopia, Burhani owned a small retail store and the business was prosperous. The conditions in the city were stable and his store was bringing in enough…