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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Dropstop7879 on 2024-04-02 19:54:52.

Hello everyone ,

A few years ago I was researching techniques to make the best use of rainwater in dry climates. I came across a youtube video telling the story of an african man who drastically changed his land using pits, sweles and other “similar” structures.

I’ve googled and keep coming across the name Yacouba Sawadogo, However after reading his back story I don’t think this is the same man.

From what I remember the man the YT video was about had a decent living and job in the city, but was ran out the city was speaking out against the political system in power at the time and was ran out or lost his house/ job etc. and was only left with a deserted piece of property that I think was inherited from his father.

This was back in 2021 when I saw the video so my memory is a little fuzzy but thats the jist of it.

Anyone know who I’m thinking of?

Maybe it is Yacouba Sawadogo, but none of the articles I came across today mentioned anything about him losing what he had due to political problems.