The blacksmith’s forge run by Ibrahim Al Abid (sitting on the right) in Paoua, is producing 28,000 hoes for the ICRC to distribute to displaced families in north west C.A.R. ICRC delegate Michael Dürst is checking on the progress of the order. To date, 22,360 hoes have been made at a rate of 2,000 per week. The business is a family affair, and Mr Al Abid – who took over the management from his father 16 years ago – is assisted by 23 apprentices. One of them, Omar Anur is seen here working the bellows to keep the fire blazing.