Ethiopia: 2016 Humanitarian Requirements Document (HRD) Snapshot (as of 5 January 2016)
THE 2016 HRD REFLECTS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED HUMANITARIAN NEEDS: Failed 2015 spring belg rains and the El Niño-caused drought during the summer kiremt season has driven food insecurity, malnutrition and water shortages in affected areas. 10.2 million people need emergency food assistance in 2016, while 435,000 children under five and 1.7 million children, pregnant and lactating women require specialized nutritional support.