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Culture February 2025

Herbs & Plants. Cassia alata. An herbal remedy for skin infections.

Commonly known as ringworm bush. This herbaceous plant belongs to the Leguminosae family and is widely distributed throughout Africa. The young leaves of Cassia alata are not only consumed as a vegetable after cooking but are also valued for their nutritional value. The roasted leaves serve as a viable alternative to coffee, providing a caffeine-free…

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Bolivia. The Birth and Growth of Ayoreo Children.

The Ayoreo are an ethnic group living in eastern Bolivia. There are about 4,000 people and they are distributed in 29 communities. A look at the birth and education of the children. Ayoreo women prefer to give birth in their community because they want to continue with their ancestral practices, which consist of receiving a…

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African culture and Nature.

Nature is seen as a gift from God that helps man to create contact with the spiritual world. Man must live side by side with nature. Nature is a book, which for those who know how to read it, contains advice, warnings against danger and useful knowledge. As a property of God, nature is sacred.…

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African Art. Werewere Liking. The Artist of Memory.

As well as training young talent, she lives his art as a form of reclaiming African cultural traditions, challenging colonial narratives and celebrating the richness of diversity. If there is anyone who today represents African art and its soul in its many facets and expressive capabilities, it is Wetewete Liking. A stage name that corresponds…

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Advocacy

Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari. A Steward of the Marañón…

The river is sacred to the Kukama people, who believe that their ancestors reside on the river floor.  They are ready to protect the Marañón…

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Baobab

A Wise Grandmother.

Like the other farmers, Taro also grew rice, wheat, and vegetables, living in peace and contentment. However, things never remain the same. One time, there was no rainfall,…

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Youth & Mission

Comboni Youth Jubilee. To live is to hope.

From 24 to 27 July, hundreds of young people from the Comboni youth movements across Europe will gather in Milan, Verona, and Florence, Italy, in preparation…

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