So, last year while I was in Senegal, Gora and I went out searching for land.  We went to several areas around the capital of Dakar. Lac Rose, Mbour, Toubab Dialaw and a few out of the way places.  We happened to stumble upon this place, which I can’t remember the name of, on one Read More

  Things are really moving along at Son of Africa.  Since my last post, 2 new bathrooms have been constructed, rebar, rebar and more rebar has been put in place to allow for the roof construction, and the outside patio/terrace has taken shape, along with an extension of the Salon…….but that’s another story.  Hoping to Read More

A few weeks ago , I traveled to Calgary to meet with Rick Lamothe, Regional Director of Operation Christmas Child at Samaritians Purse. What an incredible operation they have going on.  I was given a tour of the facility and was explained the process of getting, checking, packing, shipping and an overview of what then Read More

I have been getting regular updates on the progress at Son of Africa.  I thought I would share the latest with you all.  I am feeling so fortunate to have Gora take over the project while I am still here in Canada.  I have to say that I am so lucky to have the builders Read More

The Francophonie Summit begins today in Dakar.. Yesterdays Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced has earmarked $500 million to a program aimed at providing vaccines for impoverished children around the world.

This is the story of Son of Africa. How I ended up in Senegal, Africa is a bit of a story itself, which I’d be happy to sit across the table from you with a coffee in hand and tell you all about that. But this story is about my visit to Africa and why Read More

Today Gora sent a picture that he had taken while out at the land.  He wasn’t sure what had made this trail, and I am definately not sure!  The trail ran the length from the back side of the building up to the cliff, then disappeared.  This has me googling facts about how snakes move, what Read More

Time is moving so quickly now.  I have been packing for my return to Senegal West Africa, looking over what I have, what I need, and what will fit into my luggage.  It always comes down to the last weigh in on the scale that the final decisions are made and the last items are Read More

Thanks to all that have come to check out Son of Africa.  As we are in the construction phase, certain donations of essentials and living/breathing will not be purchased instantly but the funds will be held and used for that purpose once we are ready.  Cash donations are always welcome for other expenses that are Read More