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[...] There’s a new post on the ‘Roots page to commemorate le huit mars, or International Women’s Day! More photos, here. [...]
A Day To Celebrate These Wonderful Women
March 8, 2013
International Women’s Day, or le huit mars as it is often referred to here in Cameroon, is a day of celebration—a flurry of dancing feet, clanking beer bottles and deafening music. Though it might go without saying, it’s our favorite holiday. This year, we’ve been fortunate to get to know many incredible and inspiring women farmers through our work with Utamtsi and GIC Sondason. So, for this Women’s Day, we celebrate them. They are truly the backbone of a community and an integral part of sustainable development. They’ve also been a joy to meet and get acquainted with over the past three months—they motivate us in our work and inspire our learning with their spirited determination.
Colette Bakam, women’s delegate from Mvelé
Women farmers attend a meeting in Kayo
Women farmers from Lemgo
Women sorting coffee beans in Fondjomékwet
Rachel and GIC employees, Guenolé and Marline
Sister and brother in Fondjomékwet
Woman farmer from Lemgo
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knole – April 9, 2013
I stumble on you blog about Western Cameroon. I am from Cameroonian (Bafoussam) I like the development focus of your blog and the way you tell you life in the area. lovely pictures. will be coming back for more updates.
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S.