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Rising Costs Put Families at Risk in Ethiopia

Rising food prices and economic hardship are pushing families into heartbreaking decisions around the world. Some parents fear separation — not because they want it, but because they don’t know how else to keep their child safe.

Global economic strain is making daily life harder for families in Ethiopia. Fuel shortages are delaying food, income and basic care — forcing parents into decisions no family should have to make.

This video, filmed by Holt staff in Ethiopia, shows how these challenges are affecting families right now — and why your support matters in moments like this.

Your support helps keep a child safe, nourished and in the loving care of family.

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