Harmattan desert wind blowing across the landscape
en route across the desert. Takes a special driving skill to navigate the terrain
early morning view of the Sahel desert from our puddle jumper
Arial view of Agadez. Desertification is a major problem in land-locked and resource-poor Niger.
Village chiefs greet us.
Bovine drawn well
Me!
Village women tend to substence crops, to feed family members.
Generator powered well. This has allowed the village to plant cash crops for resale.
Land ready for planting
Sun dried tomatos
An association of women greets me in their tent. They organized to help each other, after devastating flash floods leveled their houses. Niger, 2010
Touareg village chiefs meet with us to discuss what projects they need funding and how they are getting organized.
Agadez's mosque; the oldest in the country.
Agadez airport
Our escort in Tahoua
Young girls carrying a goat to market
A village chief in Tahoua explains how the funds were used, the progress made, and what else is needed.
Young girl in the first school ever for the village. This has allowed girls to get access to education as well. Niger, 2010
