Playground for Displaced Children in Southwest Cameroon

Primary students explore their new school playground

About the Project

The project consisted of constructing a playground for a Government Primary School in Bova village.

Location

Bova II Village, Buea, Cameroon

Quick Project Stats

Funding DateMarch – May 2025
Luena Investment$2,750
CBO PartnerPEACE CROPs (Agri-Life Association)
VillageBova II villages
CountryCameroon
# of Children Impacted400
Community Contributionspace for play ground construction

Internally Displaced Children Need Social and Educational Support

The Southwest Region of Cameroon has been severely affected by ongoing civil unrest for over seven years, leading to the displacement of thousands of families. In Bova Village, the Government Primary School has become a safe haven for many internally displaced children who face extreme hardship, trauma, and instability. These children often lack access to basic educational resources like safe recreational spaces, which are essential for their development and well-being. The disruption of normal life has left communities struggling to rebuild, with children bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Playground Supports Child Wellbeing and Community Health

The donation from Luena Foundation was used to construct constructing a safe playground within the school grounds. The playground provides children with a much-needed space to play, socialize, and heal from the emotional toll of displacement, and it introduces practical lessons in socialization. Achievements of the project include enhanced child development, improved school meal quality, and empowerment of their teachers through skills training. The initiative has fostered community collaboration and resilience, creating a healthier, more supportive environment for displaced families. It represents a step toward restoring normalcy and hopes for children in one of Cameroon’s most vulnerable regions.

Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization

PEACE CROPs is flagship program of Agri-Life Association, a social venture dedicated to fostering organic farming and using agricultural workshops as tools for peace. Since 2019, PEACE CROPs has been tirelessly working with communities affected by conflict—ranging from orphanages and prisons to schools and local groups across war-torn regions in Cameroon. PEACE CROPs unique approach combines environmental conservation with peace-building efforts, earning a well-deserved reputation for making a real difference.

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About Luena Foundation

The Luena Foundation aims to serve and safeguard vulnerable children around the world by protecting their basic human rights and by fostering love, hope, strength and joy. We use the donations we receive to invest in locally-led grassroots projects and organizations whose mission is to create a more compassionate world for children everywhere.

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