Hi all, Hannah, Blair, and I are seniors at Christchurch School. For our integrated senior project, we are working to give back to people who have become like family - the rural Himalayan community of Agora. We want to bring light to the lives of the women in the village. The three of us will … Continue reading Women of Agora – A Senior Project
By Flannery Pope I’m missing the interaction that I found in Senegal. I have been looking for it since we returned but I haven’t found it yet. In Senegal, the art of tea making is a large factor in the communal feel of the country. In the U.S. tea making is just some bag of … Continue reading The Power of Interactions
Sarah McCormick wrote this article for publication: Christchurch School art students completed portraits of people from the Niognani village of Senegal, a very diverse nation on the western coast of Africa. Using photographs taken on previous global education trips, art students captured the proportion and personality of their subjects using their own individual style. The … Continue reading Sharing Smiles Across the Atlantic Ocean
By Hanns Zhou During the five days in the village, I spent most of my time playing soccer and hanging out with those kids, which helped me see the how friendly this community is and how playful those kids are. I remember there was a huge bunch of kids gathered around welcoming us when we … Continue reading Adopting a Lifestyle
The people of Niognani are gracious hosts. When we're in town, they make sure we feel at home. Check out the student blog posts for a sense of just how well they do. As Kekouta puts it, "since you're so far from your homes, it's our responsibility to make sure you feel like this is … Continue reading Giving Back – an Update on Projects
By Ms. Brumfield Going to sleep in Niognani Under mosquito nets Dog in the compound Phil attempted to keep it out Dog barks Donkey speaks Connor says, “that jaunt needs an inhaler” We have the giggles Under this thatch roof Schaefer snores within minutes Pillow talk, crickets, light on in the teacher’s hut Babies finally … Continue reading Full Circle; Making Tea & Going to Sleep in Niognani
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