down upon as old-fashioned and primitive. Attempts to regain a certain degree of cultural autonomy are often nipped in the bud.

For these reasons, global alliances are more important than ever for the peoples affected. The Jutta Vogel Foundation seeks to contribute to this endeavour and to play an active part in preserving cultures in the African deserts.

One word before your start into desert
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