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Iran: Drought presents one woman with an opportunity

March 6, 2022

Atekeh Nobaghi was looking for ways to continue farming, despite the persistent drought in Iran. Then she started a camel farm. This makes her the absolute exception in Iran. But now, Atekeh Nobaghi has even created jobs for the villagers.

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