It is carrying nine families and what is left of their herds: some sheep, goats, and donkeys.
This is what pastoralists have done for centuries, following the movements of their animals and the changing seasons.
The region was hit by an 18-month drought caused by El Niño and higher temperatures linked to climate change.
There are increasing concerns that the situation will get much worse, as rainfall in March and early April was very low in places.
This left survivors without the means to feed themselves or make a living.
Soon, it is going to ‘sweep away’ people.
If they don’t get food, clean water, and medicines, they will die like their animals.” Right up to six months ago, his family used to have over 1000 animals: 400 sheep, plus goats and camels.
Then, they started moving in search of better pastures and more water for their animals.
“We have moved four times in the last four months.
If the rains don’t come, none of us will survive.” Oxfam is launching a humanitarian response to the drought in Somaliland where, together with our long-standing networks and partners, we can have the most impact as quickly as possible.