.- With millions of Ethiopians forced out of their homes, Catholic Relief Services is working with the local Catholic Church to offer immediate relief and to address the root causes of their displacement. The response from Catholic Relief Services has been two-fold. Working with the local Church and government, the agency has helped provide shelter, water, and hygiene assistance to families in need. However, the ultimate goal of Catholic Relief Services in the region is to promote peace, in order to address the underlying problems causing people to evacuate. In November, the Ethiopian Catholic Church held a one-day peace forum for religious, government, and social leaders to discuss the Gedeo-Guji tensions.

Source: Ethiopian News February 05, 2019 01:07 UTC