Awa
Awa is a young woman from Senegal featured in the documentary 'Sénégal, la lumière des femmes', who bravely defies her husband's wishes to pursue a four-month training program in solar technology, showcasing her desire for independence and education.
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Awa, nine years old, approaches strangers on the street asking for money to buy bread.
The Silent Crisis: How Child Begging Exposes Systemic Failures in The Gambia
Gambia· 2026-05-28
Awa is a bookstore owner who sought refuge during the flood caused by Super Typhoon Ragasa.
'No warning', say Taiwan residents after typhoon bursts mountain lake
United Kingdom· 2025-09-25
Awa, who runs a book shop with her husband in Guangfu Township, expressed shock over the destruction caused by the flooding.
Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in TaiwanUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-24
Awa is the mother of Moussa, who received the news of her son's death from military officials.
« Il y a une omerta sur nos morts » : au Sahel, ces soldats tombés au front que l’on cache
France· 2025-07-29
Awa expresses her desire to escape the darkness of her village and gain access to information.
« Sénégal, la lumière des femmes », sur Arte.tv : les panneaux solaires de la liberté féminineFrance· 2025-03-06
