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In November, 2005, our associate Evariste (shown third from right), delivered a cocoa-weighing scale to Bateguedea (see Tours). This picture shows the reactions of local officials to this gift. Seated behind the scale is the chief of the village, Guilbert Gabriel Ballet, and on his left the Vice-Chief, Baroan Alphonse Gad�. Evariste interviewed the chief...
What are you feeling right now?
Evariste, through you we thank Mr. Tom. He is our savior. At one time, the village had a scale, but it was very old and dilapidated. Every time we needed a scale, we were forced to rent one and the pisteurs always charged a high price. Other times, people refused to lend us their scales. Mr. Tom has liberated us from the trickery of the pisteurs and the cooperative agents. May God bless this organization with a long life so that it can liberate our neighboring villages as well.
Evariste also asked this question of the head of the women farmers, Gbahi Kpokpa: How useful is this scale?
First, before making a big speech, I thank you and the donor Tom (actually, Project Hope and Fairness) for this grand symbolic gesture. The arrival of this scale will eliminate a lot of problems--that is, theft and cheating. And thanks to the apprenticeship committee we will learn how to use the scale and this information will help us wherever we do business.
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Evariste (front) with village chief and vice-chief |
A young couple anxious to have their picture taken with the scale. |
Gbahi Kpokpa, head of the village women. |
Village Chief, Guilbert Gabriel Ballet, with his wife |
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Pisteur Karim Bandre with Evariste in front of the village kitchen. |
Scale next to Karim's truck which is parked in front of his warehouse. |
The children on the scale belongs to a member of the scale apprenticeship committee, established by Evariste to ensure that everyone in the village would know how to use it.
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