U.S. provides additional $152mln to Ethiopia in support of Tigray humanitarian works

Addis Ababa, April, 2021 (FBC) – The United States is providing an additional 152 million US Dollars in humanitarian assistance in response to the Tigray crisis, enabling USAID to reach 3 million people with food and non-food item supports.

Aid package includes food and safe drinking water, medical support, shelter, and protection and psycho-social support.

“The American people are again standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our Ethiopian brothers and sisters to alleviate the needs and suffering of millions of people.” USAID Ethiopia Mission Director Sean Jones, said.

The current support brings total US contribution for Tigray crisis to 305 Million US Dollars, added Sean Jones.