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Saoudé inspiring women to challenge gender norms and become financially independent

It is only recently, at age 36, that Saoudé Garba has felt in charge of her own life. Born in the village of Danje in southern Niger, she was married early to one of the three chiefs of the village. She had her first child at the age of 15, followed by eight more

Drum beats echo in the mountains as clan celebrates their heritage

Living heritage is the foundation of all communities and an essential source of identity and continuity. Aspects of living heritage include: cultural tradition, oral history, performance, ritual, popular memory, skills and techniques, indigenous knowledge system and the holistic approach to nature, society and social relationships

Historic Mount Tshikumbu connects Semitic Bakgalaka clan to the past

The boulders, stacked precariously one over the other, tower over the rugged landscape like silent keepers of time, custodians of secrets from long, long ago. The hill carries with it a mythical aura, like others around the area which seem to hide classified knowledge from the beginning of time.