Central African Republic - Bouar

In the days before the show arrived in town big trucks coming from the “brousse” (savanna) villages full of people and agricultural goods.<br />The fair began in an atmosphere of celebration and joy, after the speeches by the authorities, with many people who had flocked to see, browse around and buy. The days were accompanied by background music, by dancing and singing.<br />Given the results, Bouar had never seen so many products together in one go.<br />Some representatives of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and WFP (World Food Programme) were also present; they are tackling the problem of world food security and they were surprised to see such a large participation and so many fruits brought by farmers, considering that the only tool at their disposal is the hoe!<br />For two days the attention of Bouar was focused on this initiative.<br />P. Benjamin, on this occasion, could say: "From tomorrow after the comprehensive assessment of the fair, we will go back to work. We have already prepared a program to train and support the associations ... We have no money to implement it. The future of this part of Africa depends on agricultural work. We believe in this and continue our fight against poverty. We have realised how hard work gives fruit”.<br /><br />