Mercy Corps - Africa: Ale, Ethiopia

Kegna, 8, carries grass on a steep hillside near Ale. Mercy Corps is working with villagers to protect their land so they have enough grass to feed their cattle and survive the dry season. 

As drought becomes worse, rangeland like this becomes more precious to keep cattle healthy. Mercy Corps is helping villagers protect their land so they can sell cattle at a profit to survive the worsening dry season.