Six Days to a Political and Social Change in Burkina

We could see it coming; everything pointed at what was to come.  Yet it was more surprising than what I had imagined. On Tuesday, October 21, in a Special Council of Ministers, the Government considered a bill to modify article 37 of the Constitution in order to allow...

The “Rentrée” of the 2014-2015 School Year

Today is the first day of the 2014-2015 school year. Like she does every year, Rihanata, the maternelle’s headmistress, has “forbidden” me to walk around the classes today.   The thing is that the first few days of class for the maternelle children,...

There Are Two Sides to Every Coin!

I’ve had writer’s block for so long it’s worrisome.  I attribute it to the heat we’ve been suffering. These last months have been really harsh. But the rains have started now, and with them my inspiration for this new blog post, which I hope you will enjoy (read...

1,000 Patients Seen in 7 Days

Many thanks are due to the Barraquer Foundation. Together we did it! It was a week of intense teamwork, between the Friends of Rimkieta and the Barraquer Foundations – characterized by harmonious cooperation and a positive atmosphere. Among the 1,000 patients seen,...
Merry Xmas!

Merry Xmas!

Merry Christmas to all the friends of Rimkieta, and our heartfelt thanks for your support, without which the projects in Rimkieta would not be possible! Ney taabo! 🙂