Pottery to stem rural exodus

Only strong motivation and viable employment prospects in rural areas will prevent young people from leaving their homelands. In Eseka, Cameroon, a region with no previous tradition of pottery, a pilot scheme has trained ten leaders in the preparation, modelling, throwing, decorating and firing of clay pots, and in the maintenance of equipment. They in turn will be able to train young people and develop workshops at village level. Association Accueil et Entraide, BP 24, Eseka, CAMEROONOnly strong motivation and viable employment prospects in rural areas will prevent young people from leaving their homelands. In Eseka, Cameroon, a region with no previous tradition of pottery, a pilot scheme has trained ten leaders in the..