03/09/2013: Deweneti!

Deweneti! Senegal Deweneti is a Wolof greeting that means “May God give us life to see the next Ramadan!” It is exchanged at Korite, the final day of the Ramadan fast. Ramadan was celebrated from August 20 to September 20 in the country of Senegal. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Each month begins with the …

04/21/2012: The Advancing Work in Senegal.

The Advancing Work in Senegal.   “A Salaam Aleikum!” Greetings from Senegal! We are still here moving forward slowly but surely. Life in Senegal this year has been very interesting. We have witnessed severe power cuts, demonstrations against the cuts and a very volatile political discussion. But on the other hand, we have also seen the hand of the Lord …