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Where Does Your 5×1000 Go?

22/03/2025, Bambini nel Deserto

Have you ever wondered where your 5×1000 goes? We ask ourselves this question often… but fortunately, we can answer with certainty: your contribution turns into tangible aid, into real projects that change the lives of thousands of people in Africa. Every signature on the tax return represents a well dug, a school built, a […]

Keur Bamboung: Cooperation in the Heart of the Sine Saloum Delta

17/03/2025, Nuccia Maldera

Thanks to the contribution of the “Otto per Mille” of the Waldensian Church – Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches, the renovation works of the Keur Bamboung Campement have begun. This international cooperation project unfolds in the vibrant heart of the Sine Saloum Delta, one of the most stunning Community Marine Protected Areas (AMCP) in […]

TroisE is Ethical, Fair, and Ethnic – fabrics that tell stories, gestures that change lives.

27/02/2025, Bambini nel Deserto

TroisE is the showcase of Bambini nel Deserto dedicated to high-quality items, made with authentic African fabrics and offered in exchange for a donation. Each TroisE item is born from the combination of the value and originality of the materials and the creativity of design, blending tradition and innovation. Why TroisE in French?The name TroisE […]

Silver Oasis: A Project of Hope for Mohamed and His Tuareg Community

23/10/2024, Luca Iotti

In the heart of the desert, where sand meets the horizon and life seems suspended between past and present, there exists a story of resilience and hope. This is the story of Mohamed Ag Abasse, a man who lost everything but not his dignity and his desire for redemption. His story intertwines with the harsh […]

Devastating rains in Acarara

12/09/2024, Redazione BnD

In Niger severe floods caused by heavy and incessant rains have brought massive destruction. People do not remember such a situation in many years, with some speaking of 60, as recent climate changes have made the sporadicity, if not the absence of water, common in recent years, even during the rainy season. Official data speaks […]

Massacre of Farmers in the Sahel: The Stalemate of Military Governments

10/09/2024, Redazione BnD

The decision to withdraw French troops, made by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger after a long and unsuccessful intervention, was supposed to mark the beginning of a new era for these countries led by military regimes. However, the results have fallen far short of expectations.

The Forest Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for the Planet’s Future

30/08/2024, Luca Iotti

Key Terminology: Deforestation, Forest Degradation, and Deforestation Let’s start with a brief explanation of some fundamental concepts; “deforestation” simply refers to the removal of trees and plants, which can range from management activities to actual destruction of forested areas. “Deforestation,” on the other hand, has a more negative connotation: it refers to deforestation when the […]

From Ukraine to the Sahara: new and unexpected alliances

06/08/2024, Luca Iotti

Kyiv is accused of providing support to Tuareg militias against the Russian Wagner “security forces” hired by the Malian government. In the heart of the Sahara, an intricate mosaic of international tensions is being painted in increasingly dark hues. A recent armed clash in the remote locality of Tinzaouaten, in the Kidal region on the […]

The Niger: River of Life and Challenges in the Heart of the Sahel

03/08/2024, Luca Iotti

The Niger River, a lifeline for millions in West Africa, flows through a region full of challenges. In Mali and Niger, two Sahelian countries grappling with jihadist threats and adverse climate conditions, the river remains a constant source of sustenance and hope. The once-thriving ecosystem of the Niger’s inner delta, an area comparable in […]