Summary
Countries in the Horn of Africa are suffering from the ravages of climate change. Not only is the region's drought the worst in decades, but it comes after several consecutive seasons of little rain. Ali Rogin reports on hardest-hit Somalia, where people are fleeing their homes simply to find food and water. For a transcript of the story, click here .Five Facts
- Who are some of the people interviewed for this piece and what are their backgrounds?
- Why has drought become more common in Africa in recent years?
- Where in Africa is the drought concentrated? (Which four countries?)
- What impact has the war in Ukraine had on this crisis?
- How might droughts and famines like this be prevented in the future, according to the UNICEF representative?
Focus Questions
Do wealthy countries like the United States have a responsibility to help people in drought-stricken countries like Somalia? If so, is it the responsibility of individual people to donate to organizations like UNICEF, or should it be the government’s job? Media literacy: Many of the people who appear on video in the segment do not speak English, and majority of the people interviewed are well-educated individuals, not the victims of drought themselves. How does this affect the story? Are any perspectives lost?For More
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