Sorghum Cultivation in Zambia
EWB volunteer Josephine Tsui is currently working with CARE Zambia, assisting in a market driven sorghum pilot project. The Southern Province of Zambia has been hit with frequent droughts, suffering an estimated loss of 40-65% of crops last year. The vast majority of rural Zambians live in extreme poverty, and nearly all [...]
Josephine Tsui in Zambia Wabonwa! My name is Josephine from the University of Calgary. I was previously involved in EWB for three years through the Chapter at the U of C. After graduating, I traveled the globe and eventually worked for the Calgary Workers’ Resource Centre. In the summer of 2006 I decided to leave [...]
In 2004, Josephine had the fortunate experience of studying under Dr. Naweed Syed. Dr. Naweed Syed’s prime interest is in the cellular and molecular basis of rhythm generation and specific synapse formation. He specifically study the intrinsic and network properties of various neuronal ensembles which underlie rhythmic behaviours between the identified Lymnaea neurons such as [...]
Finding hope in a bowl of nshima
“Make sure the water’s hot.” Ester adds maize flour to the mix and starts stirring the pot. She is teaching me to make nshima, the local staple food here in Zambia. She has a mother’s instinct of the skills I must develop in living in Zambia—making good nshima is [...]
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