Referred to as the world's forgotten conflict, fighting broke out in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, in November 2020 and two subsequent years of conflict have had devastating consequences. 2.6 million people have been displaced from their homes and up to 600,000 people have reportedly lost their lives, the scale of civilian death and destruction causing the New York Times to describe the war as "one of the worlds bloodiest contemporary conflicts". Whilst significant numbers have been killed in direct attacks, the majority of casualties have been due to a lack of food or healthcare.

The Vincentian Family branches working in Ethiopia are committed to serving the poorest of the poor by providing health, education and community development services and pastoral care services, as well as responding to the basic needs of food, water, sanitation and shelter. They were among the first responders to this tragic crisis in the region, providing life-saving interventions targeting the most vulnerable groups in their communities.

Following a recent ceasefire, now is a crucial time to support the Vincentian Family to help their people to recover from this devastating conflict. With your generous support, we can help them to:

Provide essential food to those most vulnerable, and without means to provide for themselves

Help those affected by post-traumatic stress disorder by providing psychosocial and emotional support to aid their recovery

Support families to secure their livelihoods and rebuild their lives

For donations beyond 1,000 GBP, we recommend a bank transfer or a cheque. Please contact fha.info@famvin.org to receive the detailed information.