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Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 11:54 GMT
In pictures: Somali drought
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Somalia is one of the countries worst affected by a drought which has hit the Horn of Africa, leaving some 11.5 million people in need of food aid.
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Ibrahim Abdi Obley used to be one of the richest nomads in his region, with 180 cattle. Just two are still alive, while he has been treated for severe malnutrition.
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This family in western Somalia stand by the roadside, begging for water night and day. Their well has run dry and the nearest water is 12km away.
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Many people in the region are nomads, reliant on their animals to survive. But even hardy camels are feeling the effects of the lack of rain...
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... Less resistant animals like donkeys are already dying, although some are still being used to transport scarce water.
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Hared Mohamed Hussain left his family to seek help a month ago after all his animals died. He is now too sick to return and does not know whether his family is still alive.
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After all her cattle died, Fadir Adan Mahad is selling firewood to buy food for herself and her three goats. Christian Aid warns there could be a catastrophe unless help arrives soon.
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