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The Futampaf Manhood Rites of Passage Program

15th of March 2018

Futampaf is a term from the Jola language that literally meaning “transforming boys into men.” This process traditionally occurs during a special rites of passage ceremony for adolescent village boys.  During Futampaf  boys learn to take responsibility for themselves, their actions, and most importantly their families. The purpose of the ceremony also includes learning the […]


AFRICAED.ORG

12th of September 2017

Request more information on the following projects: The Africa Summer Medical Education Project (ASMEP).   The Africa Medical Enrichment Program (AMEP).


UNESCO

12th of September 2017

Of all regions, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of education exclusion. Over one-fifth of children between the ages of about 6 and 11 are out of school, followed by one-third of youth between the ages of about 12 and 14. According to UIS data, almost 60% of youth between the ages of about 15 […]