From the field — posts and reflections from our work in Nigeria
On Kachia reserve, the largest reserve of all with a population of forty thousand plus people, amazing things are happening. This reserve already has twenty-three primary schools and a secondary school, but all in terribly poor condition - for example - one teacher for over three hundred kids.
Read full postI spent my birthday testing 34 applicants for the Garbagal school!
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It was so enjoyable to live among the Fulani in Alhaji’s compound. To spend time with the children, and other family members.
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At 6 am this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja, we waved goodbye to our friend Terry McGill of Sister Schools as he started on his long journey back to Seattle, Washington and home!
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Camels at the drill site.
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We discussed ways to protect this reserves' resources and agreed that the Fulani themselves should patrol the borders.
Read full postThis time, the issue was, no road into the drilling site the leaders had chosen!
Read full postIt was a tumultuous night. As the drill began, so did a strong wind storm and finally rain. And as the heavy rain began to fall, to a background of thunder and lightning, so did WATER BEGIN TO SHOOT OUT OF THE GROUND! WE FOUND A HUGE AMOUNT OF WATER! People were dancing and shouting in the rain, as
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