This is my friend Adama, or “Mama Africa”. She owns a cigarette shop on the Senegambia strip and, amongst many other things, supports the handicapped in the Gambia. Her shop, to me, is the heart of Senegambia and it’s amazing … Lees verder
In the village of Tintinto, the Gambia, West-Africa, an eco buildingproject is taking place. Bonnie Vooijs, Adama Jallow and their friends in the Gambia are building a house in eco style made out of used car tires. The building of … Lees verder
A few weeks ago, I posted Adama’s story about the people she would like to see again. And guess what: the son in the story called her, from Maleisia! He had heard of her question and they reconnected. Life is … Lees verder
On the phone this week, with my friend Adama Jallow we discussed the importance of planning your life. It made me think of a conversation I had, just before I left the Gambia last year. Read: Tomorrow Subtitle: What we … Lees verder