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Local Stories
These are first-person stories about place-based experiences, cultural traditions, or daily aspects of life told from the perspective of people who identify as “local.”
Local Stories
The Gambia’s Educational Breakfast
In The Gambia, the morning meal is served with a side of information thanks to its repurposed printed packaging.
The Gambia 4 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Absolutely Rammed: A Visit to a Weekly Provincial Market in The Gambia
Experiencing the exciting atmosphere and sensory overload of a bustling lumo in Wassu.
The Gambia 7 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Tradition, Love and Laughter at a Nigerian Wedding
A busy bridesmaid shares the sights, sounds, and scents of a joyous celebration in Akure.
Nigeria 5 Minutes Read
Local Stories
An Encounter with Lama Wale Baba, a Village Deity of India
Villagers throughout India show reverence for deities who provide protection in unexpected moments.
India 5 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Photo Essay: Learning about Aso-Oke in Iseyin, Nigeria
There are three types of Aso-Oke, a hand-woven cloth originating in the 15th century in Yorubaland.
Nigeria 5 Minutes ReadExplore our Story Types
