We are delighted to share exciting news from our community. Thanks to your generous donations and contributions from those who have joined our ceremonies, we are nearing the completion of a very special project: our community shop!
Living in the heart of the forest offers incredible beauty and abundance, yet it also brings significant challenges. Our Bwiti village has no running water or connection to an electricity grid. Until recently, essential supplies could only be accessed by walking 10 kilometers to the nearest shop, a journey that took a full day, limiting the amount of goods we could bring back on foot.
Understanding this pressing need, we initiated a project to construct and fully stock our very own Bwiti village shop. This shop is a beacon of self-sufficiency and community resilience.
The shop is stocked with essential items such as cooking oil, canned foods, sugar, and phone credit. Additionally, we’ve installed charging outlets, allowing villagers to recharge their phones right here in the community.
Moreover, this initiative also boosts our local economy, as profits generated by the shop are entirely reinvested into the community, managed by community members themselves. Our shelves proudly feature products we cultivate and gather from our own land, further deepening our connection with the forest and promoting sustainable living.
Your support has transformed our vision into reality. This project aims to empower our village and neighboring communities with greater independence, improved accessibility, and sustainable growth.
We thank you deeply for your kindness, generosity, and for being part of our journey toward self-sufficiency and harmony with the beautiful forest we call home.
Stay tuned for updates as we officially open our doors and begin this exciting new chapter!
If you want to support us you can do so by joining ceremonies, purchasing an item from our shop or by donating to us.
With love from Ntann Village
Audrey and the Village Family
