This is me and my friend, Dauda, during my training in Guinea-Bissau (June-September 1995). Dauda sold used clothes in the market in Gabu and taught me the importance of drinking tea and sitting in Fula culture. Dauda was patient with my language...
I gave Olena, my host mom, this doll while living with her. Before coming to Ukraine I had a business making Peaceful Hearts Dolls - inside each one is the message "When my heart is at peace, the world is at peace" is wrapped around a little heart....