Walking along the beach, near Brufut, on Sunday, Jason and I happened across a Mandinka initiation ‘Coming of Age‘ ceremony – a traditional rite of passage. Three young boys had been brought to the beach, to be ceremonially washed by older boys, former initiates, as part of the final stages of their circumcisionContinue reading “Instagram: Kankurang – traditional masquerade, The Gambia, West Africa”
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Micro-finance in Ghana, West Africa: ‘Hello, my name is Rebecca’
These are just a couple of images of some of the inspiring women we met recently – whilst traveling around Ghana, West Africa, on assignment for NGO, Concern Universal – who are working on projects that are enabling them to raise themselves and their families above the poverty level. ‘Concern Universal is a charityContinue reading “Micro-finance in Ghana, West Africa: ‘Hello, my name is Rebecca’”
Postcards: Beach dogs of The Gambia, West Africa
Taken whilst walking the coastline of The Gambia, with Jason Florio – just a few of the many stray dogs, who live on the beach, we met along the way.
Life’s a Gambia beach, West Africa – Thursday photo
It’s such a shame to have these beaches all to ourselves… she lied. Happy Thanksgiving to all our US family and friends, all over the world. Love from #ebolafree Gambia. The Florios – Helen & Jason
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