Ethiopia faces recurring droughts, floods, and water scarcity, with vulnerable groups such as displaced populations and women disproportionately affected. Climate change is intensifying these risks, disrupting livelihoods and food security. WHCA in Ethiopia focuses on strengthening early warning systems and improving access to hydro-meteorological data. The programme supports national and regional institutions to better forecast and communicate water-related hazards, while empowering communities to take anticipatory action. Local actors are leading efforts to integrate early warning into long-term planning, ensuring that preparedness is not just reactive but proactive. By investing in locally led adaptation and inclusive governance, WHCA helps build resilience from the ground up.

Partners implementing WHCA in Ethiopia:

• Ethiopian Red Cross Society
• Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (EDRMC)
• Ethiopian Meteorological Institute
• Ministry of Water and Energy

Rwanda’s hilly terrain and changing rainfall patterns make it prone to landslides, floods, and water scarcity. Vulnerable groups, including farmers and displaced populations, face increasing risks to their health and livelihoods. WHCA supports Rwanda’s efforts to enhance early warning systems and integrate water management into climate adaptation planning. The programme works with national agencies and local communities to improve forecasting, data sharing, and anticipatory action. Rwandan partners lead the design of interventions and ensure that solutions are inclusive and sustainable, building resilience driven by local leadership.

Partners implementing WHCA in Rwanda:

• Rwandan Red Cross
• Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management
• Rwanda Meteorology Agency
• Rwanda Water Resources Board

South Sudan is highly vulnerable to flooding, drought, and conflict-driven displacement, with limited infrastructure and data systems in place to support early warning. WHCA works to strengthen the country’s hydro-meteorological capacity and build community-based preparedness. Activities include training local responders, improving data collection, and developing communication strategies that reach remote and underserved populations. South Sudanese organizations are central to WHCA’s approach, ensuring that solutions are rooted in local knowledge and priorities. By linking early warning to early action, WHCA helps communities protect lives and livelihoods in the face of growing climate risks.

Partners implementing WHCA in South Sudan:

• South Sudan Red Cross
• Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
• South Sudan Meteorological Services
• Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation

Sudan faces complex challenges including seasonal flooding, drought, and conflict-related displacement. Vulnerable populations, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, are at high risk of water-related disasters. WHCA in Sudan focuses on improving risk knowledge and forecasting capacity, supporting national hydrological services and local actors to develop effective early warning systems. The programme promotes inclusive planning and anticipatory action, ensuring that at-risk communities are not only informed but equipped to act. National partners lead the way in designing interventions that reflect local realities, bridging the gap between national systems and community needs. WHCA’s work in Sudan is a model of resilience-building in fragile contexts.

Partners implementing WHCA in Sudan:

• Sudanese Red Crescent Society
• National Council of Civil Defense
• Sudan Meteorological Authority
• Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources

Uganda experiences frequent flooding, landslides, and prolonged dry spells, particularly in the eastern and northern regions. These hazards threaten agriculture, infrastructure, and public health, with marginalized communities bearing the brunt. WHCA supports Uganda’s national and local institutions to enhance early warning systems and improve coordination across sectors. Activities include strengthening data collection, forecasting capacity, and community engagement to ensure early warnings reach the last mile. The programme prioritizes locally led action, with Ugandan organizations driving the design and implementation of solutions. WHCA also works to integrate water management into climate adaptation strategies, helping communities anticipate and respond to risks before they escalate.

Partners implementing WHCA in Uganda:

• Uganda Red Cross Society
• Office of the Prime Minister
• Department of Meteorological Services
• Ministry of Water and Environment