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Anfac Abdi Yussf waits to vaccinate his 11-month old daughter at the UNHCR registration center in Ifo refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya. Over 60 percent of newly arrived refugees surveyed by Internews said they need more information about how to care for the health, welfare and education of their children. The United Nations has reported that tens of thousands of children have died because of the drought and famine plaguing Somalia. The under-five mortality rates range from four to 13 per 10,000/day according to the UN.

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Over 60 percent of newly arrived refugees surveyed by Internews said they need more information about how to care for the health, welfare and education of their children. The United Nations has reported that tens of thousands of children have died because of the drought and famine plaguing Somalia. The under-five mortality rates range from four to 13 per 10,000/day according to the UN.

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Dowlo Abdo, 40, from Diinsor, Somalia works to rebuild her stick hut in the Ifo extension refugee camp after it blew away. New arrivals must wait three weeks before receiving a tent from the United Nations, in the interim, refugees shelter themselves from the elements by constructing domelike huts made of thin sticks, tarps or pieces of cloth and clothing.

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70-year old Khadgg Abikarr smiles after receiving food and essential items from WFP at registration at Ifo refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya.

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Newly arrived refugees pack up the goods they received at registration upon arrival to Ifo camp in Dadaab, Kenya. Families are given basic essentials, including cooking utensils, food for 3-weeks, sleeping mats, a tarp, and a jerry can.

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