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African Woman Collage

by Passport to the Nations | Feb 15, 2015 | God is Creator, Passport to Africa

This project highlights the strong and beautiful features of the women of Sub-Saharan Africa. To make a collage, an artist collects items and materials, piecing them together to form an image. This art form is common in many parts of the world, as it is a way to use...

Safari Animal Paper Chain

by Passport to the Nations | Feb 23, 2015 | God is Creator, Passport to Africa

To highlight the amazing animals of the African Savannah, students will create a Safari Animal Paper Chain. Many cultures are familiar with and utilize paper chains for decorations. These festive chains can be used as decorations for holidays, as garland on a tree,...

Green Mealie Bread

by Passport to the Nations | Mar 14, 2015 | God is Provider, Passport to Africa

Green Mealie Bread is a popular bread eaten in South Africa and differs from regular corn bread in that it is made with real corn versus cornmeal. Mealie is the South African term for corn or maize and is a staple crop in South Africa. “Green corn”...

Pinto Beans

by Passport to the Nations | Mar 15, 2015 | God is Provider, Passport to Africa

One of the most basic, yet most essential staples of the African diet is the pinto bean! Why? Because pinto beans have two very important qualities: they are very nutritious, and they are very economical. This relative low cost of this food item makes them very...

Ugali

by Passport to the Nations | Mar 16, 2015 | God is Provider, Passport to Africa

Ugali (oo-gah-lee) is a common staple in much of Eastern and Southern Africa. It is made of cornmeal flour and water and cooked to a dough-like consistency. Ugali is relatively inexpensive and is, therefore, easily available to the poor. Because it has little to no...

Paper Bead Necklace

by Passport to the Nations | Apr 2, 2015 | God is Provider, Passport to Africa

The women of Uganda have learned to create beautiful paper beads out of old magazines and recycled paper. Many of these women are victims of civil war, HIV/AIDS, poverty and hunger. Many organizations have been created to help these women make a better life for...