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10,2 Million food and water insecure
FAO – March 17th February 2016
Water point in Wag Himra zone of Amhara Region of Ethiopia
El Nios impacts in Ethiopia 10,2 Million food and water insecure - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
El Nios impacts in Ethiopia 10,2 Million food and water insecure - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
El Nios impacts in Ethiopia 10,2 Million food and water insecure FAO March 17th February 2016 Water point in Wag Himra zone of Amhara Region of Ethiopia My husband is a farmer. Last year we sowed our crops but due to lack of
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“My husband is a farmer. Last year we sowed our crops but due to lack of rainfall the land did not produce anything” Elfu Zahaiyu - in Sana’a Kebele
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“There was not enough food in my house due to the drought during my pregnancy. At one point, I was severely malnourished, I felt so bad that I thought I was going to die.” Malu Gabrua - in Sana’a Kebele
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“Our only source of food is the ration we receive from the government” Tangey Talando – in Lalkiyu Kebele
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“We are trying our best to cope with this drought but our water source is getting far and we have to travel for so many hours; also the burden in my home is very high. We are trying to survive as much as possible.” Kasa Masrun – in Taba’a Kebele
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“I am a farmer. I used to grow beans, wheat, tef among other crops. Now there is nothing at home.” Haftubi Satai
- in Taba’a Kebele
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We need more funds We need greater urgency We need a political leadership We need comprehensive solutions
EL NINO: WHICH PRIORITIES FOR ACTION ?
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