We fundraise and collect monetary donations so that we can pay the Tuition to enroll children into a Private School: The Scottish Bilingual Nursery and Primary School, located in Mutengene, Cameroon, Africa. The Private School is run by the School Director, Rebecca Nehgela Gwaabe, who has been in position for 10 years.
Through the support of our donors—we purchase and collect basic school supplies—and physically take the school supplies and distribute them to 1000 Students throughout the Southwestern Region of Africa. The Leadership Team travels to Africa two times per year--once in June and again in December. In addition to bringing physical school supplies—the team arrives to share support, guidance, compassion, encouragement, love, and hope!
After-School Programs are offered for children ages 5 to 10. The programs are held at various event centers throughout the Southwest Region and focus on teaching reading, writing and math, as well as an introduction to computer literacy. About 40% of these students have lost one or both parents and do not have means to pay fees for after-school programs. Therefore, the program costs are paid by African United Foundation.
For young adults, ages 18 to 21, vocational training* is offered in host cities throughout the Southwest Region. Training is offered 3 times per week for 1 Month. During the 12 classes, skills such as Tailoring, Sewing, Cosmetology, Auto Repair & Cabinetry are taught. The intention is for young adults to learn marketable skill trades, support themselves and their younger siblings, and become self-sufficient. It is not uncommon for the eldest sibling in a family to absorb the family’s entire financial burden, regardless of their age.
Basic healthcare needs such as primary care, preventative care and clinical care are not readily available to children and young adults living in Cameroon. Through our Healthcare Support Programs, we send African United Foundation representatives to area hospitals to pay hospital bills for patients, primarily for Youth and Young Adults, who do not have the means to pay for medical services.
In addition to providing financial assistance in 2021, African United Foundation distributed the following, free of charge, to the Community: non-prescription medications and first-aid supplies, including pain relievers, bandages, and antiseptics. African United Foundation also distributed basic dental care items, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss. Since the pandemic began, the organization has been distributing face masks, handwashing supplies, and hand sanitizer. The organization is also concerned about personal hygiene and safe contraception practices and distributes condoms and feminine hygiene products to Young Adults.
African United Foundation is proud to offer Healthcare Education Programming to the Community. During 2021, over 200 Youths and Young Adults attended training and educational Healthcare presentations facilitated by a Licensed Nurse Practitioner. We also serve as a referral source and connected over 150 individuals for appointments with general practitioners, dentists, neurologists, cardiologists, and radiologists.
The long-term plan is to establish a CLINIC in Cameroon, which we will be open to the Community 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, serving the Healthcare needs of Infants, Children, Youth & Young Adults.
*The instructors are paid, yet no tuition or fees are passed along to the students who have a strong desire to participate and who are committed to learning. Understanding the student’s commitment level to the program is an important step taken during the application process.
