About the Project
The project provided an interactive educational environment for more than 400 children in the Bonakanda and Bokova rural communities and surrounding villages to successfully attend school.
Location
Bonakanda and Bokova villages, Buea, Cameroon
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | April – May 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $2,000 |
| CBO Partner | PEACE CROPs (Agri-Life Association) |
| Village | Bonakanda and Bokova villages |
| Country | Cameroon |
| # of Children Impacted | 400 |
| Community Contribution | Water tank; labor to clear and clean abandoned school environments |
Schools Abandoned Due to Civil Unrest
Imagine a situation and the fear of the unknown where children are expected to return to a rural community school which was abandoned five years ago because of the civil unrest in the English speaking regions of Cameroon. Many schools were burnt down, teachers were threatened, and many families were displaced to other communities. Those who have decided to stay in these interior villages have no means to provide proper education to the children. Since the civil war intensified in Cameroon, many children have not had access to a school, and those who could be sent to far away schools lack materials such as exercise books, textbooks, pens, uniforms, school desks, and other learning materials.
Refurbished School Improves Education Access
With the donation from Luena Foundation, we were able to clean the abandoned school compounds and then purchase and provide school furniture, books, tables, etc. and encourage volunteer local teachers. This provided an interactive educational environment for more than 400 children and even helped children from surrounding villages to successfully attend school in a conducive environment.
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.
