The Great Desert Turf

In Niger, in the Sahel region, dromedary races are extremely popular among the nomadic communities. Djouri Bigué,chief of the Peul Woodabe village, participates in  races all year round. This year, Djouri and the villagers have decided to organize the grand yearly final in Belil Tanfirgan.

For all participants, this race is a means to access better living conditions. For Djouri and his people, the prize will help them finance the construction of the town school. Still today , the children listen to the teacher while sitting on the dirt ground...