I’m Baaacckkkk!! I’m always glad to be back, but the pull from Niger is a strong one; the sights, smells and sounds always stay with me. It was a great trip! It was wonderful to see all of my friends again, and it was incredibly encouraging to see all of the children going to...
I had the opportunity to spend time with a new American friend this weekend. Anna teaches the children of Reformed Church missionaries here in Niger. Often, when missionaries have young children and live in a remote area they will recruit a teacher to come...
I had a great trip to Zinder! It’s amazing to see how far that school has come! When I first came to Niger in 2006, they were just starting construction on the first building. The notion of children being educated on the campus was...
I spent the last few days in Niamey and then traveling back to Maradi. While the 9-10 hour ride from Niamey to Maradi is really interesting, it’s tiring as...
I saw Alice, Rae Ann and Karissa off last night. Their plane left Niamey around 1am, and, if my calculations are correct, by now Alice is at home and...
I am often asked what daily life is like for the average Nigerien, particularly for primary students in Niger. It’s difficult to explain that to someone who has never...
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