by treyjackson | May 18, 2022 | Films
Before we introduce you to Favor, it’s important to understand the backdrop of where she lives—the Sahel. The Sahel is harsh, dry, and impoverished in many ways. It is a region surrounded by the Sahara desert and the scarcity of water makes life immeasurably...
by treyjackson | Mar 21, 2022 | Films
Greetings on World Water Day! I’m coming to you from Chad, Africa, today to share the story of two young girls who are responsible for collecting their family’s water every day. Watch this video and see what life is like in this harsh desert—and their new...
by treyjackson | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Meet Ashta, a mom in Chad who has collected water her entire life from this pond. In the dry season, the source was three miles away. Sometimes she could take her donkey, but often she just had to make the trek on foot. “Hello, my name is Ashta. I’m married, a...
by treyjackson | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Several weeks ago, I fell and broke my left wrist. Recently, I got the cast off and found my arm had the remains of henna designs from a friend while I was in Niger. I’ve had henna drawn on my hands several times—from living in the Middle East to India to...
by treyjackson | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s her main responsibility. Every day, Adama carries empty jerry cans on her donkey, riding alongside her friend Fatima to find water for her family. Adama was born and raised in Chad, a country in sub-Saharan Africa that is ranked in the lowest three...
