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Eid Mubarak to all ! ✌🏾and ❤️ 🇸🇳#lwhssenegal https://www.instagram.com/p/B1B2NuLAK1c/?igshid=zihqs4nx2zcm
What an amazing summer for our 🇸🇳 Senegal Crew! Congrats on getting water access, solar panels, classrooms, chairs, desks and making ever lasting connections with the community at Guedj Martin. Check out the link located ☝️to read about our experience. #lwhssenegal https://www.instagram.com/p/B0_iHUNgIXG/?igshid=zy0xd8ip4m4c
Thank you to everyone who made this wonderful trip possible. Here is a list of ideas for ways we can continue to contribute to the wonderful community at Guedj Martin. Most of these ideas were thought up by other people, so I take no credit, I only seek to create an organized list in order to have a better idea of what we can do to help in the coming years. -dental hygiene drive (along with some of next trip’s students teaching villagers how to use the dental tools) -fundraiser to fund medical expenses for future times -efficient water filtration system for both the village and the students so we can reduce waste caused by MANY plastic bottles and instead just filter the water into reusable bottles If I missed any ideas or anyone thinks of another idea, please add it to the list so we can have some solid goals during our meetings next year.
Helping Dr. Katarina Lanner-Cusin in the clinic opened my eyes to the harsh reality of life without access to medical care. From countless fungal scalp infections to a case of liver failure unknown by the patient himself, we saw firsthand the effects of this lack of access, often having to send patients home with only a vitamin. Nevertheless, having the opportunity to bring patients even the slightest relief from pain was incredible. Even after being translated through three languages, each patient’s story made clear the immense risks they take and challenges they face in daily life to support their families. But most striking of all was the village’s contradiction to these challenges — each person’s constant aura of happiness and generous hospitality towards us, visitors from halfway across the world — which I will never forget. — Felix
Last day in Senegal
Our 11th and final day in Guedj Martin was one to remember. The village set up festivities, and provided us with a chance to say our final goodbyes to the people who had welcomed us into their homes and lives. We were each given traditional Senegalese clothes that consisted of the most beautiful and intricate fabrics which we wore during the celebration and now hold as a token of our time in the village. The boys were gifted pants and a shirt while the girls were given a dress or a skirt and a matching shirt, both with a matching headpiece. The kids from the village danced with us in a vibrant and noisy dancing circle, teaching us some of their dance moves and learning some from us. It was day of celebration, learning, and goodbyes. We cherished our lunches with our families, and not being able to say “boofet” was painful. In the days following our departure from the village, we have come to miss the hospitality and loving nature of the people in Guedj Martin. We were all sad to leave and none of us will forget our amazing experiences. — Ben and Phoebe
Before I left for the Senegal Trip my worries consisted of getting mosquito bites, getting sick, and not being able to connect with my host family or other people in the village. As I spent the first day with my host family those worries dwindled, as I witnessed the extreme kindness and hospitality each family offered. On my first day with my family, my host mother and I shared a large bowl of rice and she made sure I ate more than half the bowl. Overeating was a familiar feeling during my time in Guedj Martin, as my family was very adamant about ensuring I had enough to eat. After we ate, she set a place on the bed for me to rest, and while I initially felt strange sleeping in her bed, as I got to know my family, I appreciated the gesture greatly. After just a few days, I noticed a bond forming between me and my three year old host sister Awa. She would run up to the horse carriage waiting to walk me to the hut. When I first met her she was shy and confused. One of the ways I communicated with her was by letting her wear my hat. This small interaction became a daily ritual where I’d offer her my hat and we’d take photos or play games. The last week with my family was especially memorable, as I got into a routine and anticipated the time of day when I could see them again. I would play music and the kids would dance, while my host mother sat at the edge of the bed, tapping her foot to whatever song I decided to play that day. They would sing to me and ask me to sing too, and the last few days were when I truly understood how much I would miss them. My last day in the village, was one of the most valuable days of the trip, as it was the day we celebrated the connections we made with the villagers, as well as say goodbye to our families. When my host mother and sister came, they brought me a dress and had me change right away. Seeing everyone in clothing their host families picked out made the goodbye ceremony even more special and despite the sandstorm that was happening throughout the ceremony, it was still one of the best experiences of the trip. After we finished eating and the families began to take final photos with everyone, the fact that I was leaving started to sink in. When I heard my host mother had gone home due to the dust, I could feel myself holding back tears, thinking I had missed my chance to say goodbye. After a few minutes she and my sister walked in and a sense of relief washed over me. This helped me realize just how important saying goodbye to them was to me. We sat for about an hour, playing with the kids until the bus arrived. I hugged my host sister goodbye and handed her the hat she played with the first day I arrived. My mother held my hand and walked me to the bus, noticing the tears on my face. She kissed me on both cheeks and hugged me goodbye, within a crowd of other families and villagers surrounding the bus. I turned away and stepped on the bus knowing this could be the last time I’d see me family. This moment was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life, and I am extremely grateful my family and so many other families in the village opened up their homes to us and allowed us to interrupt their time of festivities. The people of Guedj Martin displayed to me what it takes to create a thriving community and having exposure to an environment free of judgment or hate, guided my understanding of why helping communities like this one is so necessary. -Teresa
Last stop: Dakar. We enjoyed our last three days staying at the Casa Mara in a small residential neighborhood while our fearless bus driver Ismael took us around the sprawling and hectic city. Highlights included visiting the newly-opened Museum of Black Civilizations, a beautiful repository of information about African cultures and the black diaspora, and taking the ferry to Gorée Island to visit the colonial settlement and the haunting House of Slaves. Though we’ve had plenty of space for mindful reflection about all we have learned, and how to bring it back home with us, the studevts have also had plenty of fun — learning how to bargain with (and sometimes elude!) the always-persistent street vendors, continuing to cheer on Senegal in the African Cup of Nations, shopping for snacks at the local grocery stores, playing Ninja in the airport.
Our last day in Guedj Martin was marked by many special occasions. Our families gave each of us a traditional outfit to wear for our closing celebration, at which we performed (Felix on violin and all of us in song). That ceremony took place amidst a huge windstorm - we were covered in dust and sand by the end. That evening, we celebrated Ethan’s birthday with cake and dancing in the disco at the Tamarin.
This is from a few days ago, shaky WiFi system ...
Shout out to Dr. Katarina Lanner-Cusin, who gives up time every summer to provide a free clinic on this trip. The villagers are lined up to see her every day, and she’s a huge inspiration to our students interested in medicine, who train with her and assist her.
As a reward for finishing our project, we spent most of the day (including a delicious lunch, with ice cream!!) at a beautiful beach spot in Mbour. Our students quickly attracted a crowd of kids with whom they swam and built sand castles. We also visited a “pouponniere,” a kind of orphanage where families who cannot care for their children can house them temporarily. Holding and feeding the babies was emotionally difficult for some of us, but we appreciated yet another eye opening experience.
Cooking fuel. (at Thiès Region) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzH-aNxAWjA/?igshid=hajveoq0foyr
Nearing the end of our work days in the village. When we’re not working, we’re having fun ....
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The productivity continues at Guedj Martin. Somehow we’ve managed to keep working amidst the many wedding celebrations happening in the village, abundant at this time of year as the dry season is about to end. In addition, today some of us attended a first communion ceremony for some boys at the Catholic church. Many of us have been intrigued and inspired by the way the Muslim, Christian and animist belief systems are interwoven here, with many families practicing more than one faith, with lots of intermarriage. The rest of the world has a lot to learn from how the Senegalese revere religion, but not in a way that creates division — their local community and cultural traditions come first. We have also been lucky to have our own embedded reporter living and working with us for the past few days - she may be writing a story on our project for Voice of America. (Stay tuned ...) And we’re excited that Senegal won its first game against Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Natiions tonight!
On the way home from Saint-Louis we visited the school Lick built in Santhiou Mame Gor a few years ago as well as Mr. Fall’s mango farm nearby. We had tea with Mr. Fall’s family, played basketball with his boys, and basically just tried to survive the 97-degree heat.
Photos from our journey to the old French capital of Saint-Louis. We stayed at a lovely hotel (with hairdryers!) called La Residence, whose staff treated us like royalty. We tried many delicacies, including cafe touba from the street vendors (see photo just above), a rich peanut-based dish called mafe, and the baguette-with-lentils sandwich Anthony Bourdain pronounced delicious in his Senegal episode of “Parts Unknown.” (If you know the show, you might recognize our new friends in the photos at top!) We took a horse-drawn carriage ride around the island, learned about the plight of the fishermen there, and swam at the beach along the Barbary Coast.
Visiting Mr fall. (at Thiès Region) https://www.instagram.com/p/By_RfBNgR62/?igshid=n51p6dwiyhhp