This research report focuses on the experiences of drought-affected Ethiopians and Somalis who have moved internally within the borders of their country of origin. It examines their profiles, drivers and triggers of movement, access to assistance and considerations around return or onward movement.

This report aims to contribute to Strategic Objective 4 of the Migrant Response Plan (MRP) for the Horn of Africa 2021-2024: building evidence, partnerships, and coordination to enhance the humanitarian response and migration management throughout the migration route. It therefore provides key recommendations for humanitarian and development programming based on the study’s findings.

The report complements two 4Mi snapshots, which examine the drought-related international migration of Ethiopians to Djibouti and Somalia along the Eastern Route. Together, these research pieces aim to present the full range of drought-impacted mobility patterns in the Horn of Africa.