December 1, 2008

Dec. 2008: “When a leaf falls to the ground, the tree gets the blame/the shame goes to the tree.” – Nyanja (Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe), Chewa (Malawi) Proverb

African Proverb of the Month December 2008 Tsamba likagwa manyazi yagwira mtengo. (Nyanja and Chewa) When a leaf falls to the ground, the tree gets the […]
November 11, 2008

Jan. 2011 : “You must treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It is loaned to you by your children.” – Kikuyu (Kenya) Proverb

January 2011Care of the Earth Rigita thi wega; ndwaheiruio ni aciari; ni ngombo uhetwo ni ciana ciaku. (Kikuyu)Itunze arthi vyema; hukupewa na wazazi; bali umekopeshwa na […]