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IRIN Horn of Africa Web Special: "Struggling with the legacy of drought"
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Borena, Ethiopia: A photo story
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Photo No 10 - Community self-help is one of the hallmarks of Borana society. These four young women were part of a group that worked on the rehabilitation of the pond in the background. The workers received a daily wage of 6 Birr (about US $0.80) instead of the usual 8 Birr (US $1) the difference being the voluntary contribution of the community towards the project. Now enlarged by 18,000 cubic metres, the pond contains enough water for the livestock of 40 Ollas (each Olla, or village community, being approximately 200 people) for the 3-4 month duration of the long dry season.
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