The Gambella and Dollo Ado regions of Ethiopia are endowed with vast water resources which are a rich supply of commercially-valuable fish, such as nile perch, tilapia and catfish. Fish is popular locally and is in high demand. Both regions also host high numbers of refugees, many of whom have been refugees for more than 10 years. Many refugees engage in low-income livelihood and trading activities to supplement their food rations, including fish trading. Fish is also nutritionally valuable, packed with protein, vitamins and essential nutrients. Fishing is dominated by the host communities who typically control access to fishing waters. People catch fish using traditional methods and sell it on the riverbank for additional income. While fishing is mostly undertaken by men, fish trading is mostly undertaken by women, with women from the refugee camps frequently travelling to the riverbanks to buy fish to take back to the camps to cook and sell. This is a reliable source of income for many refugee women.