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UNESCO: Combating drought in the Horn of Africa - Prevention Web

Wednesday, January 25th 2012

UNESCO begins mapping groundwater in January in the drought-stricken Horn of Africa, in order to bring the population a sustainable water supply. Drought has caused the region’s worst famine in 60 years, with 12 million people at risk of starvation. Those living in refugee camps are particularly vulnerable.

http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/news/v.php?id=24784

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