Brussels, Belgium – The European Union, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of Ethiopia,
has launched a €14.26 million initiative to promote refugee integration
and sustainable solutions in the Kibrebayah camp in Ethiopia’s Somali region.
The project benefits more than 20,000 refugees and more than 52,000 members
of host communities and internally displaced persons.
The project, which is being implemented by the Commission in close cooperation
with federal and regional authorities, aims to
This leads to expanding access to basic services
and integrating refugees into national systems.
Makatet Roadmap
The European Union initiative is in line with the Makatet Roadmap
and the multi-year Resilience Investment Plan for Ethiopia’s Somali Region.
This is to promote resilient societies capable of achieving peace,
stability and sustainable development.
The project includes the construction of hundreds of affordable
housing units and the development of sanitation facilities.
And improving spatial planning and infrastructure.
It will also provide better education by creating new classrooms and a library,
and converting schools to solar power.
Integrating refugee learners into the regional education system.
Strengthening health services
European Union ..In the health sector, health services will be enhanced
by providing new facilities, equipment, ambulances and medicines.
Solid waste management will also be improved, and governance
and coordination will be strengthened to ensure the sustainability of services.
Empowering refugees and host communities to build a better future.
The project will begin immediately to deliver tangible benefits
to Kibribah and the surrounding areas.
