Midwife

These are her supplies. The bowls in the bucket are used for nutrition training sessions. On the top shelf there's a scale for weighing children 0-3. She also has some pamplets and picture books to help explain basic health concepts to women.

Water work

November 16th 2005
The well In the morning, Miriama (our host) and Absa took us to the well to see the women draw water. Women surround the well from dawn till noon then again after lunch until dark. The work is shared by women of all ages. Two or three women pull on one rope at the same time with impressive coordination. They are so fast! We got to take a turn, but we had to have help—the wet rope an ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Kaolack Region » Mbamb

Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace... ... read more

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