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Issue 2.1

Gashaka (A River Child)

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Mohamed of Gashaka

Mohamed, a 10-year-old boy living in Gashaka tells his own story of life in the African village to help pupils to learn about Gashaka's culture.

  • 1 Jun 2012
  • 24mins
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Part 1: Life in Gashaka

Part one of the project provides a background to the village of Gashaka and its people. It includes activities aimed at enhancing the understanding of the culture of Gashaka's inhabitants and its geographical location.

  • 1 Jun 2012
  • 24mins
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Part 3: The creation of Gashaka-Gumti Game Reserve

The third part of the project focuses on the establishment of the Gashaka-Gumti National Park and the progress that has been made in dealing with the threatening environmental issues in the area.

  • 1 Jun 2012
  • 24mins
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Part 2: Threats to Gashaka

In part two of the project students will find out about the environmental problems facing Gashaka and build an understanding of the interdependent relationship between the river and the forest.

  • 1 Jun 2012
  • 24mins