Carrying on from the post listing Child Care Centers, Children & Clubs, Museums & Schools in in the U.S. That Teach Kids About Africa we've decided to make a separate list of organizations in Europe that do the same. Support these organisations if you can because many of them are doing some very tough unappreciated work.
Read MoreSo true.... Don't stop learning. No matter what it is. It could be anything from a new language, a new recipe or that app on your smartphone that's been bugging you because you can't figure it out.
Read MoreTravelling around Africa can be a fun and educative experience. Unfortunately many African families seem to prefer to travel abroad most times and not to other African countries. This is due to a couple of reasons.
Read MoreThe Durbar is a festival that is celebrated in several states in Northern Nigeria. In pre-colonial Nigeria, a series of Northern states were ruled by a traditional ruler known as the Emir. To displays the Emir's political and army strength, the nobility of each Emirates were required to contribute their fighting forces to take part in the annual Durbar festival.
Read MoreWe all know how how manic traffic can on our way to work. In Kinshasa, one of Africa's mega cities, traffic can be unbelievably frustrating and chaotic. To combat this the police are getting help in the form of two 8 foot robots shaped like a policeman stationed in the capital to help keep cars moving. These mechanical officers run on solar power with in-built cameras & report traffic offences to a central computer.
Read MoreBasket weaving is an old tradition that can be found in different African countries. It is a welll respected skill that is handed down from one generation to the next. Each basket is unique in its style so you will never get two baskets that are identical. Basket weaving is mostly practiced by women in rural communities as a source of income. It always amazes me how their skilfully hands turn simple grass into strong sturdy baskets that are able to store food and clothing.
Read MoreThe Dogan people are a tribe that lives in the central plateau region of Mali, in Western Africa. They are well known for their mysticism, traditions, wooden sculptures and architecture. Every year they organise a traditional funeral rite known as the 'damas'.
Read MoreLost Kingdoms of Africa, documents the journey of art historian Dr. Gus Casley - Hayford to discover the mysterious hidden culture of pre-colonial Africa. He covers four of Africa's most important kingdoms located in Ethiopia, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Sudan.
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