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Captioning Ubuntu

In a 21-Day New Story Challenge, storyteller and author Wakanyi Hoffman offers stirring insights on the African concept of ubuntu -- a system of values that honor our inextricable interconnectedness. 


On the coattails of her shining stories, Wakanyi was reminded of a photo was taken in 2024 at a national park in Kenya by the Kenya Wildlife Services team. They have been wondering what to caption it.

What caption would you give this photo? Share in a comment below.

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Diana Jun 28, 2025
Feels sooooo gooood.
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Rotimi Akano-Williams Nov 13, 2024
They aren't heavy, we are all need a lift at one point or the other.
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Matt Nov 7, 2024
We're in this together.
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Randy Trahan Sep 3, 2024
Chosen family rides together!
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Amy Sep 2, 2024
It's not the destination that matters, but who is with you for the journey.
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Arun Jun 27, 2024
We think we're family... aren't we?
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Josie Jun 27, 2024
Thanks for the lift!
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Maria Jun 27, 2024
We got your back mate!
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Krati Jun 27, 2024
Being together!!
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Anne Jun 27, 2024
Sharing our gifts….a little travel help ….a nice back scratch and massage.
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Trishna Jun 27, 2024
Riding on the shoulders of all who came before me 🫶🏽❤️🫶🏽
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Seema Jun 26, 2024
United we stand, divided we fall
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Reena Jun 26, 2024
Effortless Harmony.
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Arundhati Jun 24, 2024
Ubuntu harmony
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J. Owens Jun 24, 2024
I Will Carry You
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Marina Jun 22, 2024
It’s so good to spend time with you.
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Bernadette McBride Jun 22, 2024
"Home, James..."
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Shyam Jun 22, 2024
From Me to We to Us☺️
Reply 1 reply: Arundhati
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Tom Rogers Muyunga-Mukasa Jun 21, 2024
"Mother, mother," called the little one who was suckling from the mother as the mother in turn rode on the back of a hog.

"Shshsh!" Responded the mother. "You don't talk while eating." The mother advised the little one.

"Mmmhh," chipped in the hog.
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Ellen Hanley Jun 21, 2024
Just passing on what your grandma taught me.
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Susan Curry Jun 21, 2024
Soul's dependence on the body's willingness to move
Reply 1 reply: Alicia
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Neeti SW Jun 21, 2024
I am you and you are me
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Norma Ruiz Jun 20, 2024
Where have you been all my life.
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Karuna Jun 20, 2024
My stance holds your stance...OR...My Earth is Your Earth
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Lucille Jun 20, 2024
It's not the destination, it's the journey that important.
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Rosanna Jun 20, 2024
There’s a monkey on my back!
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Arti Patel Jun 20, 2024
"What's this? I ordered the UberXL"
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Lisa Jun 20, 2024
We get by with a little help from our friends.
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Maureen Robeson Jun 20, 2024
The first thing that popped into my mind was "easy rider".
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Aruna Ram Jun 20, 2024
Co-existing does not really require language
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Alberto Alejandro Jun 20, 2024
An incredible reminder and gift for us all.
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Ken Renaud Jun 20, 2024
“I got your back!”
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Imelda Jun 20, 2024
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John Ruiz Jun 20, 2024
Would you like a ride my friends? 😊
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Jackie Jun 20, 2024
I’ve got your back!
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Preeti Mathur Jun 20, 2024
Unity in Diversity
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John Franklin Jun 20, 2024
When two share a journey, both are blessed.
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Mohamedo Minhaj Jun 20, 2024
Living in harmony
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Sharon McMonagle Jun 20, 2024
“He ain’t heaven he’s my brother”
By the Hollies
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Sharon McMonagle Jun 20, 2024
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Kim Jun 20, 2024
Friendship nurtures mutually❣️
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Helen Jun 20, 2024
“Hi friends! Where to?”
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Lou Jun 20, 2024
Interconnection
Reply 1 reply: Jagdish
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BASABDUTTA Jun 11, 2024
We will walk each other home
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Emily Jun 11, 2024
The wisdom of nature knows no bounds.
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Julie Jun 10, 2024
Helping Babies Helps the World Share Relief in Joy
This brought the first smile to my face today. Glorious comments below too!
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Katrina Jun 10, 2024
It's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Reply 1 reply: Nancy
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Esha Sharma Jun 10, 2024
Walk alone if you want to go fast. Walk together if you want to go far.
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Arun Jun 10, 2024
We know not their thoughts.
Nor their feelings.
May we share their kindnesses.
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Gayle Jun 10, 2024
We all need a lift sometimes!
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Aakansha Jun 10, 2024
Existence is Co-existence.
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Lai Jackson Jun 10, 2024
All families look different.
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Ingrun Masanek Jun 9, 2024
shuttle service - riding high
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Archana Subhash Jun 9, 2024
Together we are One
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Andrea Jun 9, 2024
Who says we can't be friends and trusted travel companions?
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Mercedes Jun 9, 2024
All aboard?
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Rachana Bhangaokar Jun 9, 2024
Hakuna Matata!! Your ride for life! 😄
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Hai Duong (Teresa) Jun 9, 2024
"Don't move, we will fall!"
"Remember my baby, a friend in need is a friend indeed"
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chanatina duskis Jun 9, 2024
Giddyup!
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D Jun 9, 2024
Going my way?
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Lucy Rodriguez Jun 9, 2024
Rhino offering free rides within national parks in Kenya
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Sr Elizabeth Jun 9, 2024
The Original Uber
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Varda Jun 9, 2024
Scratch my back {Umbuto}Me/we
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Sande Hart Jun 9, 2024
She's not heavy. She's my sister.
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siegFried Jun 9, 2024
YOU NEVER WALK ALONE!
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Glenda Turner Jun 9, 2024
The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. Audrey Hepburn
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jayashree Jun 9, 2024
beautiful wildlife pic!!!
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Lois Jun 9, 2024
Happy Trails Transport
Bring one family member, get the second free
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Martha Jun 9, 2024
An unlikely, yet beautiful family.
Or
Can’t you just imagine their song?
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Aidyn Jun 9, 2024
Beautiful photo 🧡 This brings to mind the Ram Dass quote, “We’re all just walking each other home”