Allan, architect, and Dulcie, Maciene Project Manager stand on hilltop of Maciene where the new community sustainable development site and arts cooperative will be.
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Allan, the Maciene Community Manager and I hiked up this hilltop. Part of this land has been charred by a fire, but to the right of this forest is a sacred site. It’s considered sacred because of a freshwater spring that feeds the lake below. The community leader has asked us to help with the forest conservation of this area as part of the Maciene Sustainable Community Development Project. Off in the distance is a building belonging to Rio Tinto, the mining company. They have recently found mineral deposits in the area and are now planning a major mining operation. Allan said, “Rio and the community will get half and half. Rio will make all the money and the locals will do all the work.”
) We need to take care of setting up a shop of products from Maciene community group in the local airport tomorrow morning with Rui from the FDC and then we head to