Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS

28/09/2026

This afternoon, Tomorrow Is Better, a refugee-led organization (RLO), provided scholastic materials to refugee and host community students from low-income families, supporting their continued access to education and learning opportunities.

Representatives of Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and UNHCR, along with notable personalities, including Muhammad Al-Arousi, attended the handover ceremony.

The initiative is aimed at easing some of the educational challenges faced by children from economically disadvantaged families by providing essential learning materials and helping them stay in school.

Supporting children’s education is an investment in their potential, dignity and future, while strengthening inclusive learning opportunities for both refugee and host communities.
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28/09/2026

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) today received a Kenyan Multi-Agency Delegation for a courtesy call to discuss the situation of Kenyan refugees in Dillo and Megado, Borena Zone, Oromia Region, and advance preparations for voluntary, dignified repatriation and reintegration in their country of origin.

The delegation, led by Madam Commissioner Mwasaro Mercy of the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), was accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Galma M. Boru, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Ethiopia. The guests were received by RRS Deputy Directors General Ato Bruthesfa Mulugeta and Ato Mulualem Desta. Representatives of UNHCR Ethiopia, UNHCR Kenya, and the UNHCR Regional Office also participated.

Discussions highlighted the interest expressed by the refugee community and findings of the intention survey, underscoring the importance of close coordination among all partners to ensure an orderly, voluntary, and dignified return process.

All parties reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the next steps of voluntary repatriation. The joint team will proceed with a field visit to the Dillo and Megado settlements to engage directly with the refugee communities and discuss the way forward.
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26/09/2026

Best wishes from the Director General!

21/09/2026

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, has launched the second-round advanced training on Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Market System Development (MSD) and Early Childhood Development (ECD).

The training commenced with an insightful session on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) within the Ethiopia refugee response by Deputy Director General Mulualem Desta, providing participants with an overview of the importance of effective M&E in strengthening evidence-based planning, implementation, tracking and reporting.

Participants also received a comprehensive orientation on the implementation of the Makatet Roadmap by DG Advisor Zewdu Bedada followed by interactive reflections and discussions that enabled them to share experiences, identify practical considerations and deepen their understanding of its implementation.

The upcoming sessions will focus on M&E Foundational Concepts and Digital M&E Tools, equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills to strengthen operational tracking, data management, performance monitoring and reporting across RRS operations.

The training forms part of RRS’ ongoing efforts to strengthen its institutional and technical capacities of its staff and enhance the effectiveness, accountability and sustainability of Ethiopia’s refugee response.

Staff from the Head Office and Refugee Centers under Gambella and Assosa Branch Offices are in attendance to the four-day workshop.
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11/09/2026

መልካም አዲስ ዓመት!

10/09/2026

New year wishes from the Director General!

10/09/2026