In 2022, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Plan International, and 10 sub-granted international and local partners implemented the PlayMatters Emergency Response Mechanism (PM ERM) program in the Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Oromia regions of Ethiopia. This program aimed to increase access to quality education services for vulnerable girls and boys through integrated education, child protection, WASH, and health and nutrition activities. From September 2022 to October 2023, PM ERM served 177,409 children and 4,572 teachers in 201 schools through its partnership with twelve implementing organizations and the LEGO Foundation.

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