EOTC DICAC has launched a food assistance program for 1,400 internally displaced persons (IDPs) recently relocated to the Weyneshet IDP camp in Debre Beirhan and Ataye city, North Shewa. This initiative amid to resolve ongoing challenges faced by communities affected by conflict and displacement.
In collaboration with Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), EOTC DICAC has distributed 630 quintals of wheat flour, 63 quintals of lentils, and 2,100 liters of cooking oil, providing essential food supplies aimed to sustain the IDPs for a period of three months. This latest round of assistance offers food security for duration of two months to the families in need.
EOTC DICAC is implementing integrated food assistance alongside efforts to supply safe drinking water, address gender-based violence (GBV), and enhance protection services in Debre Beirhan, Ephrata, Gidem, and Ataye through a Multi-Sectorial Life-Saving Emergency Assistance Project. 
These initiatives focus displaced individuals and supporting communities affected by war. In previous rounds of support, EOTC DICAC has delivered food aid to 3,095 conflict-affected individuals in the Bakelo camp, benefiting communities in Debre Birhan, Ataye, and Eferatana Gidim Woreda of North Shewa. 
Looking ahead, the project aims to reach a total of 3,250 displaced individuals and conflict-affected communities by December 2024 through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, provide emergency food assistance to 3,430 individuals, and extend protection services to 1,000 women and children.
The ongoing efforts by EOTC DICAC and its partners highlight the critical need for humanitarian assistance in regions affected by displacement and conflict, emphasizing a commitment to restoring hope and dignity to vulnerable populations.