THE BEST FATHERS IN THE WORLD The BaAka pygmies of the Congo and Central African Republic have been coined the best fathers in the world. As I’ve mentioned before in my breastfeeding series, they are Read more…
Category: Ways of Life
Wodaabe Braids
WODAABE BRAIDS: An aunt is redoing her nieces braids as the young lady, Yobande, prepares to join her husband at a Gerewol festival. She may decide once at the festival, a traditional meeting spot for Read more…
Life Without Water:
Life Without Water: Azawak families walk up to 50km/day to obtain water. Due to severe water scarcity, they live off of less than 5 liters of water/person/day– a quantity well under the WHO prescription of a minimum 15 to 20 liters of water/person/day. This daily chore takes them all day, every day, leaving little time for school and work. Nonetheless, people live harmoniously and joyfully, living their struggle from one day to Read more…
Magic and Medicine
MAGIC AND MEDICINE The Wodaabe are known for their lore, magic, and medicine. Here a mother teaches her daughter how to make an amulet. Due to climate change and lack of rainfall, forests are disappearing Read more…