From January 12 to 14, the village of Peka, located in the Mouloundou district, Boumba-et-Ngoko department, Eastern Region of Cameroon, hosted a meeting dedicated to the training and transmission of traditional knowledge of the Baka indigenous populations..
Organized in the heart of the forest, this meeting aimed to preserve ancestral practices, strengthen community cohesion, and raise awareness among women about the issues of climate change, in a context of increasing pressure on forest ecosystems..
During two days of exchanges and sharing, more than 18 camp leaders, from the departments of Haut-Nyong, Boumba-et-Ngoko, and Kadey, participated in the work alongside their communities.
In total, 215 people participated in the event, including 180 women and 35 men, highlighting the central role of Baka women in the transmission of knowledge and the sustainable management of the forest..
The activities carried out focused in particular on :
- lthe construction of a community camp in the heart of the forest to host the meeting;
- craft activities, such as weaving traditional tablecloths;
- the construction of dwelling huts, emblematic elements of the Baka way of life.
The Dadé Kaolé association actively participated in this initiative through the presence of its coordinator, Mr. IVERIC NKOPANI, reflecting the organization's commitment to the empowerment of indigenous peoples, the preservation of Baka cultural heritage, and the promotion of sustainable local solutions in the face of climate challenges..
Through this action, Dadé Kaolé reaffirms his commitment to supporting indigenous communities in the transmission of their knowledge, the protection of their environment, and the strengthening of their resilience..