December 2021
“A new rice variety in Mandou (Guinea)” November 2021
These farmers in Mandou are harvesting a short-lived rice variety, about three months like fonio, because of climate change. With the old variety the rains stopped before it matured, causing huge losses. However, with the new variety they harvest it on time.
“Solar panels in Bossoko: an alternative to deforestation in Bokoso, Guinea”, November 2021
I am Mamadi Keita. These solar panels are a relief for us because the ban on cutting wood of any size in the forest had created conflicts in the village. The solar panels have drastically reduced the use of wood, especially for lighting the houses. Today, with a panel, we at least have light in the house and in the
“Damaro’s palaver tree, the centre of decision-making in Damaro, Guinea”, November 2021
I am Drissa Camara from Damaro. I am the son of the village chief. Where we are, Damaro is here, everything starts here, everything is decided here. This is our palaver tree. Since these stones were put here years ago, all development actions are decided here, all decisions are taken by the elders since our great grandparents until now.
“Environmental change and health in West Africa – summary of thesis by Aline Desdevises, November 2021
As an intern on the research project Watigueleya Kèlê, Aline Desdevises was able to study a particular dimension of West African rural communities’ resilience facing environmental change : resilience regarding health risks and healthcare. To what extent are rural populations resilient to the deleterious effects of environmental change on their health? The analysis mainly rests on qualitative methods (observation and
“Update on the socio-economic survey…”, November 2021
The socio-economic survey carried out in February-March 2021 in the villages participating in the Watigueleya Kêlè project could not be finalised in the village of Damaro (Guinea) due to an alert concerning the Ebola epidemic. Postponed to the beginning of September, the end of the collection operation had to be postponed again due to the political events that led to
Newsletter #3 – Introduction
Dear readers, For this new edition of the newsletter on Donkosira’s activities, we are spotlighting the work that Aline Desdevises has devoted to the Watigueleya Kèlê project: in her dissertation focusing on the health theme, which she has summarised for us, she documents the work of the Donkosira association, the contribution of village knowledge in the fight against climate change