VOICED : Milk meat and might: in Somalia, 'the camel is king'

The video explores the critical role of camels in Somalia, highlighting their importance for nutrition, status, and economic stability. Camel milk is a vital resource for many families, providing nourishment and medicinal benefits. Camels also signify wealth and social status, with their numbers affecting one's standing in society. However, climate change poses significant challenges, leading to droughts and natural disasters that threaten the livelihood of herders. Many are forced to migrate to cities in search of better opportunities, as traditional pastoralist lifestyles become unsustainable.

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