The first week of February was International Development Week in Canada, billed by government as a chance to celebrate the achievements of Canadian aid workers. This year the focus was on improving the health of women and children.
Vanessa Saraiva is a humanitarian worker with World Vision Canada. She has recently returned from Somalia and details the difficulties she faces delivering aid there.
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