Shea Butter Transforms Lives in Burkina Faso, Africa

Production of shea butter from nuts of karite trees used in cosmetics, food and as a coating to protect houses is providing economic opportunities for girls and women while helping protect the environment. Produced by Horizon International as part of its one-hour TV program Burkina-be: People with a Future, the program is Narrated by Lynn Redgrave and Raso Ouedrago, and was filmed entirely in Burkina Faso. The program features several initiatives to advance economic well-being, health, education, and environmental protection. The rest of the TV program can be seen at www.horizoninternationaltv.org. Related articles and case studies are available at www.solutions-site.org. http://www.horizoninternationaltv.org. Related case studies are on the Horizon Solutions Site at http://www.solutions-site.org. Women's groups are transforming one of the few economic assets in Sub-Saharan Africa, shea butter from nuts of karite trees, into a cottage industry that generates income, jobs, skills and education and health opportunities.

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[Arkadia009]

C est une ressource qui pourra bien etre un peu plus developee et sa pomotion peu bien faire ses beinfaits aux autres pays egalement!