U.S. Ambassador Massinga traveled to Shire, Tigray Region, to visit U.S. Government humanitarian programs and to assess the situation for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the region.  As the United States reorganizes its foreign assistance management, the U.S. remains the single largest donor of humanitarian aid to Ethiopia.  Ambassador Massinga’s visit demonstrated the U.S. Government’s continued commitment to efficiently deliver lifesaving aid to Ethiopia, simultaneously strengthening and securing the United States and Ethiopia.

 The Ambassador visited the Fre Siweat and Mai Dimu IDP sites, where he was able to witness the distribution of food assistance and the provision of health services. The Ambassador also had an opportunity to talk firsthand to people living at these sites, and better understand what life is like for them there.  The Ambassador also held a meeting with humanitarian assistance partners to discuss their ongoing work.