As part of the annual holding of its International Campsite for Cultural Exchanges, Reforestation and Community Actions (CIECRAC), the Burkina Faso Federation of UNESCO Associations, Centers and Clubs (FBACU) proceeded, on Friday August 4, to the planting of 200 plants, in the commune of Loumbila .
"We are going to strategically plant 200 plants in services and enclosed spaces, in order to contribute to the preservation of our environment", declared the president of the Burkinabe federation of UNESCO associations, centers and clubs (FBACU), Augustin Bouda.
According to him, this activity represents more than 35 years of dedication to the environment, sustainable development and the training of young people. "This is a unique opportunity to share our knowledge, our experiences and to work together for a better future," he said.
Mr. Bouda also urged participants to take advantage of every moment of the international work camp for cultural exchanges, reforestation and community actions (CIECRAC) because it is a unique opportunity to learn, exchange and work. hand in hand for a peaceful Burkina.
Augustin Bouda was speaking at the opening ceremony of CIECRAC which started on Thursday August 3 and will end on Saturday August 12, 2023 in the province of Oubritenga with the participation of more than 200 people.
The CIECRAC is held under the theme “Insecurity in Burkina Faso: role of clubs” and it is placed under the high patronage of the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
For the representative of the minister in charge of higher education, Vincent Sedogo, the clubs for UNESCO act on different fronts to promote tolerance between the different ethnic, religious, cultural groups and peace in times of crisis.
"In addition, these clubs are involved in concrete actions of sustainable development, such as reforestation, which improve the living conditions of the populations and thus promote social stability", he argued.
According to the secretary general of the commune of Loumbila, Passiba Daramkoum, "to see young people brave fear, anxieties, travel hundreds of kilometers and find themselves here in Loumbila, to speak only of peace, citizenship and eco-citizenship, it is salutary and very encouraging”.
For Narcisse Sawadogo, a participant from Bobo, this activity is an opportunity for him to have good practices on the preservation of the environment and it is also a favorable framework for new knowledge.
The Secretary General of the UNESCO Provincial Council of Comoé Justin Roméo Konkobo, indicated that this activity will allow the various participants to strengthen and acquire new knowledge that they will put at the service of others once they return to their localities. .
This will contribute, in his opinion, to real social cohesion as well as to the fight against desertification.
Source: Burkina Information Agency