Human mobility is central to both the spread and containment of infectious diseases.
As the Ebola response continues, IOM is working with governments & partners to strengthen preparedness, protect people on the move, and reduce cross-border transmission.
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Official account of @UNmigration in #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 | Promoting safe, regular, and dignified #migration.
- IOM Ethiopia repostedIn #Ethiopia, Helina is helping communities build resilience through locally led climate action, connecting community voices with solutions that restore ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods and expand opportunities. 🔗 Read more: iom.int/Zha
- On June 16–17, a High-Level Advocacy Workshop in Bishoftu focused on #Ebola RING procedure implementation! Key stakeholders joined forces to boost early detection & response at points of entry. Kudos to @EPHIEthiopia, IOM, @UKHSA & @CDCGlobal for making it happen! #GlobalHealth
- Ebola preparedness in action! 60 frontline health workers, health extension workers & community informants gathered in Moyale for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) refresher training. Focus: surveillance, infection prevention & community engagement. 🙏 @USEmbassyAddis @EPHIEthiopia
- 🎓 A second group of 33 displaced youth completed a 45-day vocational training in metalwork, garment making, & beauty services at Adigrat Tech & Polytechnic Colleges. 🙏 to IOM & partners, through the European Union IM3 project, enhanced TVET centers are empowering more youth!
- In East Hararghe🇪🇹, 10,600+ households (≈53,000 people) affected by drought & food insecurity have received cash assistance to meet urgent needs. Families can buy food, access health care & protect/sustain livelihoods during challenging times. Supported by the #EHF🙏🏾
- IOM Ethiopia repostedAI and Civic Engagement in the Information Ecosystem Join @UNEthiopia for a webinar on the International Day of Countering Hate Speech. 📅 June 18 | ⏰ 6 PM (EAT) Be part of this vital conversation. 🔗 Register NOW! bit.ly/3Q83JPn
- 💸 On #FamilyRemittances Day, we celebrate diasporas as key development partners! With 79+ countries, includ. 🇪🇹, having dedicated institutions & 100+ engaging diasporas, remittances & investments soar where policies support them. Let's keep empowering global families! #IDFR2026
- IOM Ethiopia reposted🏆 The first-ever UN 2.0 Awards are coming to this year's UN 2.0 Week. The Awards recognize @UN system teams and initiatives that are achieving outstanding results through new ways of working and new solutions. More:⏩bit.ly/447J0hM
- 🚰A new solar-powered water system in Adidaero, Tigray is now delivering safe, #CleanWater to over 21,800 people, incl 12,380 IDPs. Daily capacity has jumped four-fold, from 81m³ to an incredible 324m³! Huge thanks to @eu_echo for funding this sustainable & life-changing project.
- IOM brought relief to 250 vulnerable households in Gerado #IDP site, South Wollo Zone, with distribution of WASH items after 3+ years of no support. Huge thanks to the European Union-funded 🇪🇺 IM3 project for making this possible! The community & WASH Cluster are deeply grateful.
- Through the livelihood component of the EU-funded 🇪🇺 IM3 project, IOM is providing material support to TVET colleges in Ambasel, Tehuledere, Habru & Woldiya City, #Amhara. Together, we’re creating inclusive, safe spaces for IDPs, returnees & host communities. #EducationForAll
- From fleeing conflict to stitching hope, Medhanie’s journey in Adigrat, Tigray, is inspiring. With IOM & EU 🇪🇺 support (the IM3 project), he turned vocational training into a thriving tailoring business, rebuilding his life & uplifting his community. ✂️ 🔗ethiopia.iom.int/stories/behind…







































