Woman grinding sorghum using stone. This type of grinding has been used for thousands of years in Sudan.
Woman making coffee. Coffee was probably introduced by Arab traders who also brought with them salt and other goods
Most of the huts are built with the help of "Nafir", a group of men from the village
"Hafeer" or water hole, provides water for people and animals during dry season.
Village elders practicing African democracy
Many tribes in Sudan were forced to wear clothes by the authorities
Deforestation is a major problem in Sudan. Huge areas have already been rid of trees
Arabic gum (Gum Arabic) on top of a tree stump
Goats are another enemy helping in desertification as they eat the plants including the roots
It is worth noting that in many parts of Sudan, women do most of the heavy work like farming,
fetching water (carrying water buckets weighing more than 30kg for long distances), grinding, cooking, raising kids, etc.
Draught hit Sudan and
neighboring countries in the 1980s, forcing people to migrate to the cities in search for water and food.
