Volunteering in Cameroon

Christine points to Cameroon on a map of Africa.

Christine points to Cameroon on a map of Africa.

Hello World!  We’re heading to Cameroon, Africa.

I am working through NGOabroad and I have been accepted to assist with a women’s group founded on the principles of Social Action and Aid.

This organization was built largely by one very dedicated social worker.

Village Community Center: The hub of education for six villages.
Village Community Center: The hub of education for six villages.

She started with a dream and built it with her hands.  She found a building that could be both home and office.  She bought benches for their small school, for the women and children who were left out of school.  She barely ate so that she could set money aside for a computer, then a sewing machine, to teach vocational skills to un- or under-employed in her community.

It is people like her, tremendously committed people, who are changing Africa.

Women's social action group (includes men).

Women's social action group (includes men).

NGOabroad partners with grassroots organizations like hers that are very close to “the people” and understand their needs, so that their goals reflect the wishes of the local people.

We’re excited to be embarking on this journey in 2010.  Please check back often for updates!

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