Tonight I received heartbreaking news from Senegal. Once again comes news of another death of one of Senegals Talibe boys. The story was reported in Seneweb, where you can find the french version. I have also included the translated version Read More
July 22, 2015 · 8:50 AM 0 Comments Son of Africa Society founder, Lori Ellingboe, delivered shoes to Senegal, Africa families after Summit Footware donated shoes to the cause. Ms. Ellingboe brought shoes to several families during her last trip to Senegal. / PHOTOS SUBMITTED A 52-year-old Radium Hot Springs resident is working toward creating Read More
Son of Africa is located outside of the city in a small African Village. There are definitely good and not so good, or should I say not so convenient, things about living away from all the busyness of the city. I’m finding out that planning is crucial, especially for one that has not yet become accustomed Read More
We made a trip out to Lac Rose yesterday. I had just been talking to Argo about how I had seena picture on the internet of Lac Rose and that I thought it must have been photoshopped, but upon seeing the Lake I noticed how much more pink it was than any other time Inhad Read More
The other day we has some visitors to the house. A group of boys showed up to ask for some help so they could play in a soccer match. My brother-in-law, Don, president of Fish Creek Sport Association, gratiously made arrangements to donate soccer balls to Son of Africa for the soccer program. A few Read More
Internet connection has been a challenge to say the least. I’ve been limited to working from a restaurant in Dakar when we go in, or from the car late at night under the internet tower in the village down the road. Last night we were waiting for the big boxing match. 4am would be the Read More
I’ve been in Senegal for almost 4 months now. Still, every day there is something new, something strange, and sometimes, something familiar. The country and the lifestyle here still grabs my attention and has me craving to find out what is down that long dusty road or behind that weathered door dangerously clinging to the Read More
Moving in day was quite an experience. A couple of events led to a whole afternoon of making sure that the home and land was safe to move to. In the morning, I slipped on the ramp when I took my first walk into the home and cut my foot a bit. I didn’t think Read More
Building, building, building…..it’s really taking shape although I am skeptical that I will be sleeping here next week…….at least without dirt floors, but none the less, I am happy each day I come to see all the hard work that everyone has put in to make it happen. The main salon/concert hall (lol) has slowed Read More
Yesterday was a pretty sweet day here. First of all, Senegal won their game in the Africa Cup 2-1. You could hear the cheers across the rooftops and from the crowded doorways of the shops that allowed people to view the game. It was great to see all the excitement that it brought. We were Read More
