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UNHCR Ethiopia | WASH factsheet | January-March 2026
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees at ReliefWeb
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: Ethiopia, South Sudan . ◦ Define the WASH pathways for transition in accordance with the 50 by 35 and Makatet Road Map ◦ Ensure that WASH services in woredas and areas hosting forcibly displaced and stateless population are improved and included in facilities managed by regional water bur
Key takeaway ◦ Continue to strengthen fundraising efforts to complement targeted humanitarian assistance, while actively advocating for resource mobilization in collaboration with operating partners and other key stakeholders.
Why this matters
The UNHCR's WASH efforts in Ethiopia highlight the complex challenges of providing sustainable water and sanitation services to forcibly displaced and stateless populations. The goal of establishing reliable and energy-efficient water supply systems in refugee hosting areas is crucial, given the strain that refugee influxes can put on local resources. The mention of the 50 by 35 and Makatet Road Map suggests that the UNHCR is working towards a specific set of benchmarks for WASH services, which could have significant implications for the health and well-being of displaced populations in Ethiopia and neighboring countries like South Sudan. The emphasis on fundraising and resource mobilization also underscores the need for continued support from humanitarian partners and stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability of these efforts. As the situation in Ethiopia and the region continues to evolve, the success of these WASH initiatives will be closely tied to the ability of the UNHCR and its partners to secure adequate funding and resources.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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