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Oysters helping women gain income and protection for the environment

Many people in Senegal depend on agriculture and aquaculture to make a living – with most of those involved working illegally. The country’s economy has suffered from both chronic mismanagement and the effects of extreme weather conditions – meaning hunger is a major concern for the population. People living along the Casamance River depend on rice production and logging for their livelihood. Now, one initiative is looking to help women earn a living via oyster farming – all while protecting the mangrove forest. With the help of a small loan, the project’s leader Seynabou Diatta is pursuing an environmentally friendly way to harvest oysters.

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Friday 01.06.2012 | 09:56

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