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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). It challenges you and makes you dig deep. Images: David Barnard.

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Empowering Women Citizen Journalists: An Interview with Cristi Hegranes

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BB: Can you talk a little bit about the program, how long it is, what the women learn, and what some of the challenges are for them to make the training happen within their every day life? We are also in discussions in Peru, in Burkina Faso, and in Botswana as well. Who are the women who are showing up?