This action creates a new award for emergency wash and shelter response for drought affected idps and host communities in somali region, ethiopia

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $499,160 Project Grant to Organization For Welfare And Development In Action under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) federal grant program. The grant will support emergency wash and shelter response for internally displaced persons and host communities affected by drought in Ethiopia's Somali Region from June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program aims to promote long-term economic growth, global health, and democracy/conflict prevention in developing countries through support for related programs and services. Under this award, Organization For Welfare And Development In Action will deliver direct emergency wash and shelter services to drought-impacted communities in the Somali Region of Ethiopia over the 7-month grant period using the $499,160 in funding.