Kashai has gone from being a goat herder to being a tree grower. And though this is a culture for the Mursi and shows that he is an independent thinker, the transition has been painful.

In the past eight months, Makki has encountered their wettest period with massive downpours flooding the area.

The purpose of this project is to evaluate non-traditional food options better suited to the er- ratic rainfall of the Mursi area.

We are currently in the dry season here in Ethiopia, and with the dry season comes new challenges for the project...