Children with home-made toys pose for a photograph in an Internally Displaced Persons camp in the city of Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland, Somalia, Africa

East timor. Camp for internally displaced people (idps) in the old hospital at baucau. Jacinta marques, and old woman and children at the camp

East timor. Camp for internally displaced people (idps) at the don bosco center in dili. Mother and child

East timor. Camp for internally displaced people (idps) at the don bosco center in dili

East timor. Camp for internally displaced people (idps) at the don bosco center in dili. Girl collecting water and washing baby at faucet

East timor. Family in front of their tent at the camp for internally displaced people (idps) located at the police academy in dili

East timor. Camp for internally displaced people (idps) at the don bosco center in dili. Water tanks

East timor. Camp for internally displaced people (idps) at the don bosco center in dili. Woman with her children

East timor. Camp for internally displaced people (idps) at the don bosco center in dili. Woman with her children

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. With all attempts to be self-sufficient in these camps, Yams are an important vegetable for survival. The tubers can be stored up to six months without refrigeration, which makes them a valuable resource for the yearly period of food scarcity at the beginning of the wet season. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here you can see some of the many children, lined up by their school building. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. With all attempts to be self-sufficient in these camps, the women have to work the land as well as look after dependants. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Accommodation are basic mud huts, but always well kept. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here are some of the many children from the camp showing off in front of camera. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here, women are filling up water from a deep water well. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Although accommodation is basic- mainly mud huts, they are impeccably maintained, instilling a real sense of pride in the community. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Children are plentiful in these camps and are far safer here than neighbouring villages. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. With little to do for the children, foreign visitors are a welcome distraction and they are really happy to see you. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Although heavily reliant on aid, they are encouraged to produce much of their own food. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Inside one of the classrooms, the children are more interested in the camera than study. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here a young child has found a stick to play with. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Having fun with the children, this man is mocking my actions with a stick. With a little imagination, you can see this stick is a camera...!. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Although accommodation is basic- mainly mud huts, they are impeccably maintained, instilling a real sense of pride in the community. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. The camp is heavily dependant on foreign aid and some of the children benefit from very cool trainers. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. An inquisitive teenage boy is holding an exercise book. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

One of the more substantial dwellings in Te-Tugu IDP camp, made from bricks and even has a veranda. An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. With population sizes equivalent to small towns, this camp has a real community spirit. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. This is one of several public conveniences around the camp. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa