Ethiopia is nearly twice the size of France, with elevations of 4000 m and some of the lowest points on Earth. The capital city, Addis Ababa sits at 2300 m. Civil wars and demographic pressure have exacted a toll. About 95 percent of original forest has been lost to agriculture and settlement. Deforestation has resulted in soil erosion, exacerbating drought and famine risk. This has resulted in food shortages that translate to more families seeking HFCE assistance.