Context

A Babongo community association working to preserve traditional knowledge and ensure the sustainable management of their ancestral forest.

2023 Actions

• Revival of the agroforestry project centered on iboga.

• Rehabilitation of access paths and bridges funded by BOTF.

• Material and technical support for local crafts.

• Support for schooling and social needs of families.

2024 Actions

• Continued iboga reforestation under forest cover.

• Development of craft activities and kaolin-based products.

• Training in associative governance and community income management.

Results

• The village reconnected, and community projects restarted.

• Revival of craft production and improvement of household incomes.

• Strengthened intergenerational ties within the community.

Challenges

• Limited logistical means for transport and product marketing.

• Governance still in the process of being structured.

Perspectives

• Create a Babongo forest cooperative.

• Develop the marketing of kaolin and honey.