by Louise Ruhr | Jan 23, 2015 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Testimonials
Ramatoulaye Top is 41 years old and lives in Ouarkhokh with her husband, her seven children, and her four grandchildren. She is thrilled that she has had the opportunity to participate in CREATE! training programs in sustainable agriculture and improved cookstove...
by Louise Ruhr | Nov 21, 2014 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Culture & Recipes
In Senegal, “attaya bi neexna de” (tea is good). In the afternoon, after the midday meal, friends gather to chat and make attaya, a type of gunpowder green tea. Making attaya can take hours and is an important part of Senegalese cuisine and culture. To make...
by Louise Ruhr | Nov 14, 2014 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Tree Nurseries, Water
The evolution of the Fass Koffe cooperative garden over the past four years has been astounding! On her recent visit to Fass Koffe, CREATE! Chief Operating Officer Louise Ruhr was once again impressed with all of the work that cooperative members have done, in...
by Louise Ruhr | Sep 12, 2014 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Culture & Recipes
It’s the rainy season in rural Senegal, which means that it’s time to harvest watermelon! Watermelon is a tasty and popular crop, originally native to western and central Africa. In Ouarkhokh, cooperative members grow watermelon plants interspersed with rows of corn....
by Louise Ruhr | Sep 5, 2014 | Senegal
Did you know that Amazon has a charitable giving program that supports nonprofit organizations? Amazon Smile is an Amazon-operated website that gives customers the opportunity to support charitable organizations each time they shop. All regular Amazon products are...
