Over the years, the number of dramatically andrnconsequently also the need for humanitarian logistics. Thus, humanitarian logistics is highlyrnimportant to efficiently provide aid to those people in need. Improving humanitarian logisticsrnentails assessing the practice and identifying the major challenges impeding its applications.rnThus, the aim this study is to assess the humanitarian logistics practices and challenges of CarernEthiopia. The study used descriptive research design accompanied by mixed method approach tornthe research. Due to the small size of the target population census survey were applied. In orderrnto collect data from the logistics staffs; 46 questionnaires were distributed to logistic officers,rnlogistic assistant, procurement officers and others. The humanitarian logistics practices of thernorganization were assessed using the five basic logistics practices; situation assessment,rnprocurement, transportation, warehouse and distribution management practices. Besides, bothrninternal and external challenges faced by the organization during its humanitarian operationsrnwere identified. The findings of the study indicate that situation assessment, warehouse andrndistribution management are practiced to moderate and greater extents whereas the procurementrnand transportation practices need more emphasis. Challenges related to infrastructural condition,rnaccessibility, security and restricted use of technology were identified. The researcherrnrecommends provision of training and experience sharing platforms for employees, adopting prepositioning of relief supplies, using various transportation optimization models, encouragingrncollaboration among various humanitarian actors and organizations, working with government tornimprove infrastructural condition in disaster prone areas and using reliable means of transport.