"Where the Rain Falls" project, case study: Tanzania

The Where the Rain Falls project investigates how changes in rainfall interact with societies. Findings from all case studies confirm that rainfall variability and food insecurity are key drivers for human mobility. The Tanzania case study was conducted in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region. The study finds that migration is a common coping strategy for smallholder farmers and livestock keepers struggling for food security in Same district, as rainfall variability directly translates into impacts on food security. The major hazard to household livelihoods is drought.