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THREAD, Senegal

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bears their names, they stated its purpose to be “the revelation and evocation of
vision through art”. They regarded the act of creation and the pleasures of seeing as
the greatest means to combat hardship and provide balance and hope. Anni Albers
often spoke about “starting at zero” as essential in life and Josef often extolled the
wonders of experimentation.” THREAD has been built in accord with these values.
Local leader, Dr. Magueye Ba and U.S. based non-profit organisation, American
Friends of Le Korsa (AFLK) have worked together in running Sinthian’s medical
centre, building its first kindergarten, funding its teachers’ salaries and helping
the community initiate new agricultural practices. Now, with the help of The Josef
and Anni Albers Foundation, the village will see the inauguration of a new facility
that will complement the existing infrastructure, and promises to stimulate further
creativity in the region. AD