Before the official school resumption, the GAP team did an observation in Boko Douala and discovered that some children had not yet done their registration because their parents or guardians cannot afford the tuition fee, school material and other basic needs without support and they were at risk of dropping out of school. This is the pain many families in our communities’ face during this period and left with a hard choice to either keep their children at home or find a way to pay their fee. As an organization that is out to restore dignity and stability in families, we stepped in to support these families.
What We Set Out to Do
- Give partial scholarships for the 2026/2027 school year
- Provide books, bags, and other school items to the beneficiaries
On September 6 2026, we offered partial scholarships and school materials to students at Menemo Bilingual College. Without funding or external support, GAP was able to mobilize resources under the leadership of our founder and send 30 students back to school for the academic year 2026/2027 in Boko, village Douala. This was the first step to making sure that these young people could walk into their classrooms ready to learn and not lacking in terms of school materials.
Education is one of the strongest tools that a child needs to build a better future for themselves and their families. This project is part of our ongoing commitments to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4): Quality education and to standing beside families in our community when they need it most.
Through initiatives like these, we can collectively ensure that every one has access to quality education and we will continue to walk with these students on their families. We are open to partnership wit both individuals and organizations that are willing to help us reach more vulnerable persons in the community.
