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RRS DG Teyiba Hassen, IKEA-F CEO Per Haggenes, Somali state delegates and UNHCR Ethiopia Rep Andrew Mbogori have visited solar mini-grid and solar pumped irrigation farming run by refugees and hosts at Melkadida.

The visit is part of the high level tour to the Melkadida refugee operation in Somali state of Southern Ethiopia.

IKEA funded energy projects are providing alternative power supply to refugees and hosts thereby helping them improve their livelihood.

RRS DG & Deputy DG Visited the Refugee Operation in Benishangul Region
August 21, 2023,

Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS Director General, Mrs. Teyba Hassen and Deputy Director General, Mr. Bruhtesfa Mulugeta paid a visit to the refugee operation in the Benishangul Region. The purpose of their visit was to assess the situation and ensure effective coordination in providing assistance to the new arrivals.

During their visit, they observed the service areas constructed for the Sudanese emergency response in the Kurmuk area and discussed coordination efforts with the Woreda administration. The DG thanked the Kurmuk Woreda administration for its efforts and coordination with RRS in providing assistance to refugees and asylum seekers at a time of dire need.

The visit also included a stop at Tsore and Sherkole refugee camps, where the DG and Deputy DG had an introductory meeting with the camp management teams.

Overall, the visit aimed to assess the refugee operation in the Benishangul Region, discuss coordination efforts, and show support for the ongoing emergency response.

A National Consultation Towards the Implementation of the Djibouti Declaration on Education in Ethiopia is happening in Bishoftu town.

The Declaration on Quality Education for Refugees, Returnees and Hosts intends to increase refugee self-reliance by emphasizing on quality and inclusive education.

Speaking on the event, RRS DG Teyiba Hassen called on relevant actors to work hand in glove and mobilize resources to curb lack of funds to address the educational needs of refugees and hosts.