Ethiopia’s humanitarian shelter and NFI needs remain critical, driven by prolonged instability and sustained displacement. Hundreds of thousands of people continue to live in overcrowded, unsafe, and deteriorating conditions, with limited access to essential items and services. Many shelter structures have exceeded their intended lifespan, and NFI gaps persist due to a prolonged absence of replenishment.

In this prioritization round, 24 woredas across Afar, Amhara, Contested areas, Benishangul-Gumuz, Oromia, and Tigray have been classified as facing extreme shelter and NFI needs. This reflects the worsening situation in displacement sites, where shelter conditions are deteriorating rapidly, humanitarian coverage remains limited, and the upcoming rainy season threatens to further weaken fragile structures.

The objective is to reach 330,733 individuals with life-saving shelter and NFI support. To meet this goal, the Cluster requires at least $20.2 million in funding to fill critical gaps in
high-severity areas.