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ABOUT EBANDO
Ebando
Ebando Association (Akanda): The NGO EBANDO promotes traditional Gabonese cultures and social solidarity, working to foster cohesion and social inclusion for all.
BOTF supports the NGO Ebando in its social reintegration and cultural valorization efforts through culture and iboga, thereby strengthening its community and artistic impact.
Overview
Context
As a cultural and social NGO, Ebando works on social reintegration through culture and iboga.
2023 Actions
Support for women victims of violence, treated through iboga.
Support for artisanal production (jewelry, fabrics).
Participation in the documentary Mivova Yato (“Women’s Voices”).
Participation in the ARTE film Les Gardiens de la Forêt (“Guardians of the Forest”).
Development of a network of national and international partnerships.
2024 Actions
Continuation of care and artisanal initiatives.
International distribution of documentaries.
Strengthening of intercultural activities (exhibitions, gatherings).
Results
Increased national and international visibility for BOTF and Ebando.
Cultural recognition of the role of women.
Challenges
Dependence on BOTF for funding.
Difficult sociopolitical environment for organizing events.
Perspectives
Development of the “School of the Forest” (through Mussinda Mongho).
More international audiovisual collaborations.
