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My Scholarship entry - Born a Himba

A moment of joy shared by Menjamwapi, her mother and sister after the successful birth. The whole family will share the responsibility of raising the baby. This family unit lives with no men. Both sisters are unmarried which becomes a common phenomena with the Himba as men are drawn to cities. Women often find themselves responsible for all aspects of life.

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A moment of joy shared by Menjamwapi, her mother and sister after the successful birth. The whole family will share the responsibility of raising the baby. This family unit lives with no men. Both sisters are unmarried which becomes a common phenomena with the Himba as men are drawn to cities. Women often find themselves responsible for all aspects of life.


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