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Arrival in Sedhiou

The journey to my second home was truly an odyssey this time. Delayed in Zurich, I was already stranded in Lisbon and thus also missed the domestic flight to the south. The usual one-day trip turned into a four-day journey until I finally arrived home in Sedhiou. But already on the first day, exhaustion had given way to a thirst for action. Together with my project partner Elhadji Dieme, I visited the intended building site. The existing kindergarten currently has two classrooms, a building for the third grade, which is common here, is missing, as well as toilets. We discussed the most important points of preparation, especially the establishment of a building commission, which will support us in various works. This cooperation is very important for us. For the realization of our projects the interest and commitment of the population to the building project is very important.

A special joy for me is of course the reunion with the children. I really missed the beaming faces when I enter the kindergartens, the childrens enthusiasm during the common activities and games.