Ethiopia: Ethiopia: Melkadida Camp Snapshot (April 2013)

Contextual Background

Pattern in Population Change

Already established camp received influx from Somalia in January 2011 and most recently in April/May 2011.

Areas of Origin

66% are from Gedo, 19% are from Bay and the rest of the population is from various other locations in Somalia.

Cultural Background

Sunni Muslim

55% are May May speakers from Rahanweyn clan, 30% are Mahatiri speakers from Maheren clan and the remaining are from various other Somali clans.

Main Occupations

Pastoralists (livestock herding: goats, camels, cows, sheep and donkeys); some professionals from Mogadishu