A Proposal to bring value to the rural Education in Cameroon, West Africa New Vision, New Mission, New Goal Next Generation School Project

Introduction Who we are Our Mission The Socka Bongue Project Our Goals & Objectives The Situation School pictures Our forecasted milestones Our Pledge to students How can you help

Sons of NKONGSAMBA (Didier & Bernard ) Originally from Nkongsamba, Cameroon. We aim at continuing the legacy of the « College » Socka- Bongue. we focus on providing some relief from poverty and lack of opportunities by fostering education. Recipients of Scholarships to study in the USA Who we are

Our Mission To help create a environment that fosters education and encourages students to learn, by providing the appropriate infrastructure, buildings, labs, computer network, and connection to the world. Provide an environment that will facilitate the transfer of state of the art technologies to people who would otherwise sink into oblivion

A new world of possibilities for education in Africa The Socka Bongue Project

Socka Bongue Project N’KONGSAMBA, CAMEROON WEST AFRICA From Dream to Reality Our motto is BACK TO THE FUTURE The high school has felt into great decay over the years due to lack of funds and the local population poverty. Our intention is to rebound, bring the future with us, and share it for the benefit of the local population.

Our Goals The Socka Bongue Project will be a Pilot Project aiming to become a new model and reference for the educational system in Cameroon. We intend to first start in the rural community of Nkongsamba and later spread the concept throughout the country.

Our objectives Reinforce our values: Improve grading and students tracking systems Promote lifelong learning Prepare students to meet higher education requirements Bring out more career opportunities Empower the “next generation”

What We have A DREAM The land The manpower The children What we don’t have The money The material The tools Good Infrastructure School Situation

The Main Entrance

The court yard and Main Building

Additional Classrooms

Hallway

Typical Classroom : dirt / mud / fungus / hard benches

An alley

Typing class: do these still exist?

Rain and dust contribute to the ruins of the benches

4 computers? ( pre-historic AT 286 )

Our Forecasted Milestones Renovate the buildings Review our curriculum Favor the use of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Attract competent staff and key players Become an education model for others

Our Pledge to Students We will trust you until you give us reason to do otherwise. We will respect you and work with you to solve problems. We will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. We will work with you to meet learning goals. We will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

How can you help?

Raise funds. About $2.5 million needed for:  Architectural Consultants or Peace Corp volunteers  Classroom Building construction / renovation  Lab equipment / Audio Visual / Security  Gym construction and equipment  Landscaping  Classroom Furniture  Library  Computer room  Internet Access.

How can you help? Exchange Programs.  Sister schools in the USA  Peace Corp volunteers for teaching  Collection of Equipment and Books no longer used by American schools, companies.  Scholarship Program to reward the brightest minds.

How can you help? Profitability of the project. 1. Projected 2000 students each year 2. Average tuition: $ subsidized for the most needy.  Scholarship based on academic performance established after year 1 for best 1000 students..

How can you help? Projected Gross Revenues on year 1  $1.6 Million from enrollments.