The GoldTeak families celebrate Eid al-Adha: The “Festival of Sacrifice” or “Greater Bairam”. It is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world. This year, GoldTeak’ guardians received donation from Zaini of two goats, they did the sacrifice in the field and they shared equally, so they got about two kg each.
The replanting of Acacia and Mahogany trees ruined by the fire has begun, and it will take one or two weeks. The replanting should be done during rainy season so they can grow strong to survive their first dry season.
Some of guardians continue to cut the grass, especially around the tree. The fruit trees have started to produce fruit.
The rainy season is synonymous with flu and cold season and the Cibening villagers are not exempt. Many use traditional methods to prevent illness like drinking tea or coffee with ginger; they also add more garlic to their meals. GoldTeak provide medicine for the guardians and their families. This year we are introducing a new program bringing medical assistance directly to the village.
All the guardians are happy when they receive their GoldTeak salary. For them a salary means a lot, they can buy rice, buy their children’s school need and buy a little seed to be planted around their house, and for the young guardians they learn how to save their money. Some of them buy chickens or goats to help them earn more money to buy a motorbike.
