by CREATE! | Aug 7, 2020 | Tree Nurseries
After nine months of dry weather, the rainy season has returned, replenishing the earth and bringing green life to the desert land once again. Although our partner communities only receive up to around 20 inches of rain every year, the rainy season creates the perfect...
by CREATE! | Jul 31, 2020 | News
Today, July 31st, marks the start of Eid al-Adha, a four-day Islamic festival celebrated worldwide every year. Known as Tabaski in Senegalese Wolof, the festival honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael, as an act of obedience to God’s command....
by CREATE! | Jul 24, 2020 | News
Santhie is no stranger to droughts, heat waves, and desertification. Located in the northern Louga region, this community faces intensified challenges in rural Senegal. However, the resilient men and women of Santhie have cultivated and sustained a diverse, year-round...
by CREATE! | Jul 17, 2020 | News, Senegal
Heat radiates off the orange, sandy earth and several acacia trees cast small shadows in the afternoon sun. The desert stretches as far as the eye can see outside of the Ndiagne Kahone, a rural village in the Fatick-Kaolack region of Senegal. Through abundant access...
by CREATE! | Jul 10, 2020 | Cooperative Community Gardens, News, Senegal, Testimonials
Summer is upon us and we hope that you are enjoying the warm weather! This is the perfect time to spend a sunny Saturday morning at your local farmer’s market. Anyone who’s been to a farmer’s market in their community knows the value of being able to buy fresh,...
