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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
International Widows' Day: Triple vulnerability?

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 23 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 June 2011 as the first ever International Widows' Day. "Another International Day" we may sigh. At this stage every day in the year must be at least an international day for... Keep reading (1 Comment)