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Once lush grazing land, the Azawak valley in western Niger now consists of mostly sand, thorns and animal excrement. Quality of life is tied to the rainy season, and during dry spells, families spend much of their time in search of water. Photojournalist Laurel Lundstrom visited the area to document the residents' life.
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| Digging a Well |
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| The rainy season lasts only about one to two months out of the year. When the marshes start to dry up, people in the Azawak dig their own wells. Only about 20 percent of the country's underground renewable water is tapped, reported the United Nations' children's organization UNICEF. |
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| Photo Credit: Laurel Lundstrom |
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