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Tag: international development

When two worlds collide

Training at the beautiful facility in Utrecht, Netherlands (March, 2017) I am a gymnast. I grew up in a sport that is most popular among girls and women. When I was training I would never have thought that there are forms of my sport or places where it is mostly practiced by men and even … Continue reading When two worlds collide →

veroniquesprenger Uncategorized 1 Comment August 20, 2019February 23, 2020 4 Minutes

We do not need your money

I chip in 400 shillings (3,36 euro) like the team asks of me. They are my family. If Kevo is not doing well, I will contribute as much as the other guys contributed. A bit later, everything is arranged and we all go out for lunch. It is a celebration of our bond, friendship and … Continue reading We do not need your money →

veroniquesprenger Uncategorized Leave a comment August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 4 Minutes

Talent to fly

“But for me, the way I have seen and what I have learned; it is not a must to go to school. It is not a must to be clever to get to an airplane. Because most people here, they work hard and studied so they can get to the airplane. But for me, that … Continue reading Talent to fly →

veroniquesprenger Uncategorized Leave a comment June 8, 2019June 8, 2019 4 Minutes

When your livelihood breaks

“I’m scared, yeah because it can make me bring back. I’ll be like, starting again to train because maybe you don’t know it can take long for injury to be recovered. That’s why I’m scared of injuries. I take care, I’m careful with injuries.” – Ali, acrobat. He walks up to me, points at his … Continue reading When your livelihood breaks →

veroniquesprenger Uncategorized Leave a comment May 13, 2019May 18, 2019 3 Minutes

Acrobats defying tribalism in Kenya

Kangemi acrobats trying a new pyramid (February, 2018) I’m sitting on the side of the gym watching training. It’s already been 3 hours and I am tired. The men around me are still going. Trying out new pyramids and tricks. They climb on top of each other trying to make stable constructions, falling 40% of … Continue reading Acrobats defying tribalism in Kenya →

veroniquesprenger Uncategorized 1 Comment May 6, 2019May 18, 2019 4 Minutes

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It’s been quite a year with the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. Especially the last weeks have been very difficult. Having to leave Ethiopia the way I had to was heartbreaking in a million different ways. Meanwhile trying to find my way around in Namibia was challenging. However, I am extremely thankful for the new friends I made in Namibia who welcomed me with open arms. I am also thankful that I miss Ethiopia so much, it is a testament to the life I have gotten to build over the past two years and to the awesome and inspiring people I got to surround myself with. Let’s see what 2022 will bring, hopefully a return to the place I love so much. #betweencountries #Ethiopia #Namibia
Dubai with @liedewien was so much fun! What a crazy unique place. I am happy that I got to see it! ☀️ Handstanding around with @handstand_challenges is always special. Thank you so much Lied for showing me around and for offering me the relaxing holiday I needed. Missing you! ❤️ #Dubai #UAE #handstandchallenges #handstand #gymnast #gymnastics #traveling #sunset #doublelayout
27! 🎉 On to another amazing year! ☺️#party
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