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Ethiopia drought impacts on livelihoods, health and a whole way of life

By Dominika Kronsteiner, Posted 12 July 2011 See more by this blogger

I travelled to Borana in Southern Ethiopia with my colleague Ahmed from our Ethiopia office. We were visiting to interview older people about the current situation in the area. We spoke to the Borana Postoral Zone Leader, our partner... Keep reading (3 Comments)
East Africa drought: Older people expect the worst

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 11 July 2011 See more by this blogger

I flew into Addis Ababa at short notice to document the plight of older people in Ethiopia. It has not rained in the Borana region for almost 15 months. To my surprise, I was greeted by rain in Addis.... Keep reading (5 Comments)
East Africa drought: Here in Ethiopia, it's heading to the point of desperation

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 10 July 2011 See more by this blogger

I travelled from Nairobi to Borana in Ethiopia yesterday to interview older people affected by the worst drought to hit the country in more than 60 years. Borana is a transitionary place. People stop here for months, often years,... Keep reading
East Africa drought: International community could and should have prevented this crisis

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 08 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Pictures of mothers carrying children arriving at camps in northern Kenya are hitting the airwaves this week. Many have walked for days or weeks to get there, carrying their children and a few possessions. They are exhausted and hungry... Keep reading (1 Comment)
East Africa drought: Older people in Dadaab refugee camp are the untold story

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 08 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Omer is 67 and used to own businesses in Harar, Ethiopia before he came to Hagadera camp in 2006. He now lives here in a makeshift shelter made of shrubs and sticks with a plastic sheet roof. He is... Keep reading