Our main goal is the construction of a new Catholic boarding school, “Saint Don-Bosco,” near Kribi, Cameroon. This project builds on the history of the old school in Yaoundé, which for over forty years provided children from disadvantaged families with affordable and reliable education.
In recent years, however, the school faced major challenges: the construction of a nearby airport cut off access for many families. Wealthier families chose other schools, and with them disappeared the cross-subsidies that had allowed poorer children to attend. As a result, instead of 150 students, only 15 children currently attend the school.
To overcome this decline and provide sustainable educational opportunities for disadvantaged children, we are now building a new school at a suitable location near Kribi. For us, education is the key to empowerment: it breaks the cycle of poverty, dependence, and lack of prospects, and opens long-term opportunities for both individuals and society.
Our measures include:
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Construction and outfitting of school buildings, dormitories, and kitchens
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Recruitment and further training of qualified teachers
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Infrastructure improvements, including a sustainably managed school garden
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Acquisition of a minibus to ensure safe transportation to and from school
The boarding school will also be a place of learning and self-sufficiency, designed to combine ecological responsibility, economic viability, and education.
Through this project, we aim to create a closed, sustainable cycle that provides children, young people, and the entire community with long-term opportunities:
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Education & training
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Food security
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Economic independence
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Environmental responsibility
What we are creating:
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A modern boarding school as a safe place to learn and live
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Sustainable facilities for training and food supply
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Space for community development
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A future-oriented cycle that empowers children and families
