This is the most southerly of
the tribes who live in
Ethiopia's Omo Valley. In this
harsh world, there are times
when members of the Dassanech
tribe lose their cattle and
goats, and with them their
livelihood. The way they deal
with this, by switching to an
alternative means of support
by the shores of Lake Turkana,
is an exa
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This is the most southerly of
the tribes who live in
Ethiopia's Omo Valley. In this
harsh world, there are times
when members of the Dassanech
tribe lose their cattle and
goats, and with them their
livelihood. The way they deal
with this, by switching to an
alternative means of support
by the shores of Lake Turkana,
is an example of how life has
to adapt in fundamental ways
in the face of some of the
most inhospitable conditions
in the world.

Category Travel & Places

Tags Female, , circumcision, tribe, dassanech, ethiopia