OSSHD-Tigray Supports Flood Mitigation and Livelihood Opportunities in IDP Sites Through Cash-for-Work
OSSHD-Tigray, with funding support from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF), is implementing drainage excavation and culvert construction activities in selected IDP sites identified as highly vulnerable to flooding under Integrated Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Services for Life-Saving Assistance Targeted IDP Sites in Tigray Region, Ethiopia Project. The intervention is currently taking place at Seba Care-4 IDP Site, one of the largest displacement sites in Mekelle City, following field assessments that identified urgent drainage and flood mitigation needs. The project is being implemented through a Cash-for-Work modality, engaging skilled laborers from within the IDP community. In addition to improving flood protection infrastructure and reducing environmental risks during the rainy season, the initiative provides short-term livelihood opportunities for displaced populations. Through community participation and targeted humanitarian interventions, OSSHD-Tigray continues to strengthen the safety, resilience, and living conditions of internally displaced communities across the Tigray Region.Read more: OSSHD-Tigray Supports Flood Mitigation and Livelihood Opportunities in IDP Sites Through Cash-for-Work
