To contribute to the reduction of the risk of morbidity and mortality among south sudanese refugees and host community population in the gambella region, ethiopia

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration awarded a $1,909,973 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa) to Action Against Hunger - USA to contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality risk among South Sudanese refugees and host communities in the Gambella region of Ethiopia. The performance period for this award is from September 19, 2023 to September 18, 2024.

As part of this Cooperative Agreement, Action Against Hunger - USA has sub-awarded $[TBD] to Handicap International Inc to provide specialized services such as protection, rehabilitation support, psychosocial care, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations affected by displacement in the Gambella region. The sub-award will contribute to meeting the basic humanitarian needs of South Sudanese refugees and host communities through a range of relief and development programming.