In Cameroon, the Baka people talk of their land taken away and their forest destroyed by agro-industries like Sudcam and HeveCam. The customary land rights of the Baka must be respected and the forest upon which they depend for their livelihood must be protected. Government must secure the customary rights of the Baka people by actively involving them in all discussions about their forest and land ownership. Support local communities in Cameroon! >> https://act.gp/2GSROxL #WorldIndigenousDay #Pe

The traditional medicine of the Baka, a pygmy people who live in the jungles of southern Cameroon, Gabon and the Republic of Congo, is deeply linked to nature and ancestral knowledge transmitted orally by the healers or elders of the community. The Baka use roots, bark, leaves, and tree sap to treat illnesses such as fevers, wounds, infections, and stings. Each plant has a spirit and a specific function. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas