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Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people
By International Committee of the Red Cross at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
. To support their agricultural activities before the onset of the rainy season, despite fuel shortages worsened by the situation in the Middle East, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has distributed seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 farmers and family members – more than twice as m
Key takeaway The humanitarian operation was rolled out between early May and 22 June 2026, in cooperation with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS).
Why this matters
The ICRC's seed and fertilizer distribution to 132,000 people in Ethiopia highlights the critical role of humanitarian organizations in supporting agricultural activities in disaster-affected areas. The operation's focus on families headed by women or with a single parent in areas with greatest need and most challenging access underscores the importance of targeted assistance. The fact that seeds were procured from local cooperatives supported by the ICRC's seed multiplication programme demonstrates the potential for sustainable and locally-driven solutions. The challenges posed by the fuel crisis and difficult access to certain areas also emphasize the need for flexibility and cooperation with local partners, such as the Ethiopian Red Cross Society. As the rainy season begins, the success of this operation will be crucial in helping farmers and their families overcome the multiple shocks they face, and its impact will be closely watched by humanitarian organizations and donors seeking to support resilient and sustainable agricultural practices in vulnerable communities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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