In the Lebialem Valley, where we do most of our work in Cameroon, education is a luxury rather than a right. In this remote location, children attend school in mud huts or even outside and supplies are almost non-existent: teachers must collect rocks and twigs to use for mathematics and one notebook is often shared amongst an entire class. The Obakki Foundation committed to building new schools and also equipping existing ones with basic supplies.
After our December 2009 trip, we offered people the opportunity to donate items or purchase “school kits” consisting of pens, notebooks and other essential items. In early 2010 a sea container was sent from Canada to Cameroon and was unfortunately delayed in customs for until November 2010. Our representatives were there to oversee the delivery of basic supplies, computers and textbooks in addition to other teaching equipment. As you can see, the children were very happy!
We had a tremendous response from people who donated through our website and also sent boxes of supplies to be included in the sea container. Thank you once again for your support and remember, we are still taking donations via our website for upcoming trips.
Tags: Cameroon, education, obakki, Obakki Foundation, school supplies, Treana Peake
