TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA — Samaritan’s Purse is helping to bring hope and healing to families in Tigray, Ethiopia, who have been internally displaced by ongoing conflict.

Man 1:

Samaritan’s Purse are here today in a small northern Ethiopian town. We’re here supporting the people who have been impacted by the recent conflict.

Man 2:

The conflict started in October of 2020. About a million people became internally displaced. These individuals have experienced tremendous amounts of trauma. And yet every day, they face the future with great hope.

Woman:

Samaritan’s Purse is here, speaking well, saying, “You’re not alone. We’re going to walk with you till you can stand. You are still loved by God.”

Man 3:

“Father, you are a mighty God. I thank you for everything that has happened here in Tigray. I truly believe that you have an eternal agenda for Tigray people. Help Samaritan’s Purse to do the Great Commission here. This moment is a moment for the people of Tigray to know your love.”

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) program is committed to meeting the critical needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disease, and natural disaster. We stand ready to respond at a moment’s notice whenever and wherever disaster strikes. The DART specializes in providing water, food, shelter, and medical care while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

CONTACT: Kaitlyn Lahm, news@samaritan.org

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