Oromo migrants and refugees in Yemen are suffering from what is one of the world’s greatest unseen humanitarian disasters. Already faced with torture, kidnapping and extortion during the treacherous journey from Ethiopia to Yemen, conditions are no better once they are there. With Yemen itself in a devastating civil war, Oromo refugees in Yemen are extremely vulnerable.
On March 7, 2021, a migrant detention center holding nearly 1000 Ethiopian refugees was set on fire by Houthi rebels, after detainees held peaceful protests over the abysmal, overcrowded and unsanitary conditions they were being held in. More than 450 people were burned alive, while many more sustained severe third degree burns.
OLLAA hopes to bring awareness to this terrible humanitarian crisis and help victim survivors.
Funds donated on this page will go directly towards assisting with the medical expenses of survivors of the Houthi bombing of a migrant detention center in Sana’a, Yemen, on March 7th, 2021, as well as other Oromo refugees in dire need of assistance. Many, such as Sultan and Faisal, are in need of urgent operations and ongoing care.
If you want to help make a difference, please donate today.
** If you have any questions or concerns about how your donation will be used please contact us at info@ollaa.org **
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The uncertainty and growing need for stability in Ethiopia require us to be proactive in order to secure and protect our identity. In 2020-2021, we witnessed mass arrests, extrajudicial killings, and targeted acts of violence on a scale that has not been seen in modern times. Our diaspora community, founded by those who fled the persecution of an abusive government, needs guidance and training to be a voice for our silenced brothers and sisters in Ethiopia and around the world.
Together, we can utilize our collective power and be an engine for change. Change is possible, but it will only be realized if we work together to amplify our collective voices through organizations like OLLAA. OLLAA is an international, Oromo-led institution entirely focused on advocating for human rights, addressing the injustices committed against the Oromo people, and proactively working to solve the diverse challenges facing Oromos today. Together, with the support of our community, we can create change.