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August 2022 African Proverb of the Month
Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.
Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

July 2022 African Proverb of the Month
If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together.
Agaw (Eritrea and Ethiopia) Proverb and Burkina Faso Proverb

June, 2022 African Proverb of the Month
A friend is someone you share the path with.
Dinka (South Sudan) Proverb

May, 2022 African Proverb of the Month
The day is never cursed before it finally comes to an end.
Gikuyu (Kenya) Proverb

April 2022 African Riddle/Story of the Month
“I have a riddle.” “Let it come.” A person went to the coast naked and came back/returned fully clothed?… groundnut/peanut.
Sukuma (Tanzania) Riddle/Story

August 2022 African Proverb of the Month <br>Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.<br>Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

August 2022 African Proverb of the Month
Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.
Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

Ng’hwi ninghi jigangaluchaga. (Sukuma). Kuni nyingi hukesha. (Swahili). De nombreux morceaux de bois éclairent toute la nuit. (French) Many pieces of firewood light the whole night. (English). Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb Background, Meaning and Everyday Use The Synodal Process invites all Catholic Church members ...
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July, 2022 If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together. Agaw (Ethiopia and Eritrea) Proverb and Burkina Faso proverb

June, 2022 A friend is someone you share the path with. Dinka (South Sudan) Proverb

February, 2016 Members of the same family are open to each other and can discuss anything. Samburu (Kenya) Proverb

March, 2018 When you reap problems, you share with your family. Nande (Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC, Uganda) Proverb

September, 2020 When a bird builds its nest it uses the feathers of other birds. Ganda/Kooki (Uganda) Proverb

January 2007 Two ants do not fail to pull one grasshopper. Haya (Tanzania) Proverb

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What is New

August 2022 African Proverb of the Month Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

July 2022 African Proverb of the MonthIf you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together.Agaw (Eritrea and Ethiopia) Proverb and Burkina Faso Proverb

June, 2022 African Proverb of the MonthA friend is someone you share the path with.Dinka (South Sudan) Proverb

May, 2022 African Proverb of the MonthThe day is never cursed before it finally comes to an end.Gikuyu (Kenya) Proverb

April 2022 African Riddle/Story of the Month“I have a riddle.” “Let it come.” A person went to the coast naked and came back/returned fully clothed?… groundnut/peanut.Sukuma (Tanzania) Riddle/Story

August 2022 African Proverb of the Month Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

August 2022 African Proverb of the Month
Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.
Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

July 2022 African Proverb of the Month
If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together.
Agaw (Eritrea and Ethiopia) Proverb and Burkina Faso Proverb

June, 2022 African Proverb of the Month
A friend is someone you share the path with.
Dinka (South Sudan) Proverb

May, 2022 African Proverb of the Month
The day is never cursed before it finally comes to an end.
Gikuyu (Kenya) Proverb

April 2022 African Riddle/Story of the Month
“I have a riddle.” “Let it come.” A person went to the coast naked and came back/returned fully clothed?… groundnut/peanut.
Sukuma (Tanzania) Riddle/Story

August 2022 African Proverb of the Month
Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.
Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb