Location: Somalia
To mark Nature Photography Day, we’re looking at ten stunning photographs from some of the hungriest places on earth.
Somalia is once again on the brink of famine: A severe drought, rising food prices and violence has pushed the country to the edge.
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Growing up in Somalia in the 90s, Abdi Nor Iftin suffered through famine and war. This is his story of what he went through and how he survived.
Growing up in Somalia in the 90s, Abdi Nor Iftin suffered through famine and war. This is his story of what he went through and how he survived.
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Ongoing drought in Somalia means families are facing severe hunger, struggling to adapt and looking for any way to continue their everyday lives.
There isn't enough food — for refugees, for vulnerable families in conflict zones and for people struggling on the brink of famine.
Conflict and Famine
U.N. World Food Programme operations to fight emergency famine is only 46 percent funded. You can help.