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Conquering a Cruel Continent for a Cause

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David Barnard has completed six of these grueling races: The Kalahari Desert in Botswana and South Africa (its name is derived from a Tswana word meaning "the great thirst"). The Sahel Desert in Burkina Faso (a desert that is both hot and humid). The Sahel Desert in Burkina Faso (a desert that is both hot and humid).

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Empowering Women Citizen Journalists: An Interview with Cristi Hegranes

Have Fun - Do Good

We are also in discussions in Peru, in Burkina Faso, and in Botswana as well. That is also very valuable for us, for more media outlets to be aware of our content, and what we are producing. I am working with a foundation right now trying to plan out our Africa initiative for the remainder of the year.