Today isĀ bitterĀ sweet. Let's start with sweet. August 23 is the International Day for theĀ Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, "an opportunity to pay tribute to the struggle led by the slaves themselves to recover their dignity and freedom," reports UN News Service. "An uprising on the island of Santo Domingo on the night …
a peace of kidding around
It's another Friday Fun Foto fromĀ Rwanda. Here's looking at you, kid! A little about the photographer: Olivier, one of our gafotozi, loves fixing things and wants to become a mechanic. He also loves his mom andĀ baby niece who lives with them.Ā Olivier's mom says he has lots of courage. Perhaps that's why he chose to …
a peace of market
It's Friday Fun Photo.Ā Market day inĀ Rwanda. Enjoy! Ā About the photographer: Anthony, another one of our gafotozi, explored his photo essay on "village life" with a trip to market. He is a top student atĀ school and wantsĀ to become an architect. He is also deeply spiritual: "It is God whoĀ protects us in our bad conditions...is with …

