See you later!

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Children keep smiling and welcoming a better world. They believe in the future, they also ask for so little. Protection, schools, acceptance of their diplomas once back in Darfur, and no forced recruitment into any armed group.

The livestock market at Karmé

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Every Sunday, people from many places, including from Nigeria and Niger, come to Karmé, 165 Kms East of N´Djaména, to sell and buy livestock. It is time for big business. Money flows all over and people enjoy the tranquility of a day with different communities.

A strong woman

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It is not very easy to play a social role, if you are a woman in the Sahel. But the market place is opening new opportunities for women to earn a living and have a voice.

Going home

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All they need is a good rainy season, water, water, water. And security. Then, they take care of their families and themselves. They are not heavy on world resources.

Old woman at the market

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The market place, even in the middle of the Sahel, in very harsh living conditions, is a crossroads of hope and freedom. It is wise not to expect much and keep the smile on.

Today in school, leaders tomorrow

These Sierra Leonean schoolgirls live in a village that is two days away by road from Freetown. The area borders a remote corner of Guinea, and is known for the beauty of its mountains.

School attendance has increased dramatically as the country entered a period of peacebuilding, four years ago, and gradually reconstructed the social capital that had been devastated by the long years of brutality and civil war.

Sierra Leone is today a success story, including in terms of free elections. Now the nation needs to become more united and better prepared for the future.

These girls are part of tomorrow's Sierra Leone.

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Meeting the village elders

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The old men in Africa are a key source of authority and wisdom. The tradition requires they should be heard and respected. As we promote peace and development it is important to have the elders fully engaged. They are so keen to be of help.

On the road, taking care of themselves

I met them on the road, they asked for nothing, just wanted to be safe and be able to take care of their families and cattle. Security and freedom of movement remain the key pillars they make use of to build their lives.