Location Bafamgoum, Batie, West Region, Cameroon Community Description Bafamgoum is a neighborhood in the small village of Batie in the mountainous West Region of Cameroon. It is approximately 4 km west of the Route Principale N. 5. at an altitude of about 1,600 meters. Problem Addressed Bafamgoum has no source of safe water. This leaves […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Allison Adams. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The Bafamgoum I Well project received funding on March 5th, 2015. The project involved installing a well and a Type II India Pump adjacent to the local primary school and market area. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Cormier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to rebuild a spring catchment. Stephen reports: The project was a smashing success. We (the community and local NGO) set out to use the funding provided by Water Charity […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Edward Rosenbaum. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station at the public school in Messamena Village. Edward reports: The handwashing station in Messamena Village has been finished! We installed new gutters and built […]
Location Messamena, East Region, Cameroon Community Description Messamena Village is a small community of under 800 people, nestled deep within the tropical rainforest. There are vulnerable populations, such as the Baka Pygmies, that have suffered from modern-day slavery by local lumber companies. Problem Addressed Hygiene education is severely lacking in the East Region. It is […]
Location Alim/Ameng-up, Boyo Division, Northwest Region, Cameroon Community Description The Boyo Division is located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. The predominant ethnic group is the Kom people, renowned for their hospitality and work ethic. Alim is a village of approximately 850-1,000 residents. Boyui is a neighboring village downhill, with an approximate population of 750-950 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Cormier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a protected spring in Alim. Stephen reports: The project was an overall success. We (the Water Management Committee (WMC), community and local NGO) set out to use […]
Location Menka, Mezam Division, Northwest Region, Cameroon Community Description Menka is a village with a small population that is spread over a vast land area. Menka people are predominately farmers and act as the breadbasket for much of Cameroon and many neighboring countries. They are a wonderfully hospitable people and incredible business/work-oriented. Presently the village […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Cormier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a protected spring in Menka. Stephen reports: The project was a great success. We (the WMC, community and local NGO) set out to use the funding provided […]
Location Liakom, Fundong Subdivision, Boyo Division, Northwest Region, Cameroon Community Description The Boyo Division is located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. The predominant ethnic group is the Kom people, but there are also Hausa and Mbororo’s in the sub-division as well. Liakom is traditionally known as the location of the Kom Palace. However, in […]