Two decades after Ethiopia's famine—and the world's billion-dollar response—has anything changed for the better?
Follow the Timeline
1984-1985
A look back on the catastrophic famine that threatened over eight million lives 20 years ago and how World Vision helped.
1985-2005
Through their partnership with World Vision over the past 20 years, Ethiopians have overcome obstacles to improving their quality of life.
2005
After two decades of consistent support from World Vision, many Ethiopians are finally enjoying prosperity.
Ethiopia in Numbers
| 67 million |
Population of Ethiopia |
| 7.2 million |
Ethiopians dependant on foreign food aid |
| 116,000 |
Ethiopian children sponsored by World Vision around the world |
| 7,973 |
Ethiopian children sponsored by World Vision Canada |
| $108 |
Average annual Ethiopian income |
