Goals
GOALS
In a world where change is constant, self-sustainability is crucial, emphasizing the critical role of education.
Our objective at the Manengouba Foundation is to nurture the well-being of Cameroonian youth through diverse academic and athletic programs. These initiatives aim to foster a love for learning and highlight the transformative power of education. We achieve this by implementing high-quality educational practices, supporting local community projects, and cultivating essential leadership skills to address the evolving challenges of our world.
Cameroon, often described as 'Africa in miniature,' mirrors the continent's diversity. Nkongsamba, in particular, holds significant potential for economic and industrial sustainability. We aim to establish a sustainable, replicable educational model in Nkongsamba, enhancing rural education. This approach will empower this part of Africa to be self-reliant and effectively confront the demands of a globalized world.
STEM EDUCATION
Leads to better careers…
PROGRAMS
STEM Education
The Manengouba Foundation, collaborating with College Socka Bongue, is promoting the STEM initiative in Nkongsamba, Cameroon. This project, targeting the littoral region, aims to introduce young boys and girls to vital Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics concepts, equipping them with technical skills essential for today's rapidly evolving world.
The initiative focuses on boosting secondary school students’ involvement and academic achievement in STEM, especially girls. It aims to empower them to make significant changes in their communities and beyond by enhancing the capacity of schools to foster STEM education among female students.
The program's objectives include:
Enhancing boys' and girls' participation and performance in STEM;
Improving the ability of local stakeholders to support STEM education;
Developing and implementing student-friendly, innovative approaches to STEM learning;
Ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning to advance STEM teaching and learning; and,
Documenting and disseminating project insights, methodologies, and best practices for broader application and scale-up.
Sport for All
Sports play a crucial role in numerous African nations, often serving as a unique avenue for fostering peace and understanding. Recognizing this, our foundation leverages sports to engage, develop, and educate youths from underprivileged areas.
Our 'Sport for All' initiative enhances educational engagement by using sports as an enticement for school attendance. This program targets economically disadvantaged young Africans, offering a range of sports activities, practices, and tournaments. It equips them with skills to manage peer pressure, develop self-awareness, and respond constructively to situations, whether in victory or defeat. Emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance, the program aims to realize each individual's full potential physically and mentally.
In Nkongsamba, where youths are often idle, 'Sport for All' redirects their energy from potentially harmful activities. By providing sports opportunities, we foster a more robust community bond and draw young people towards additional programs and activities.
International Exchange Partnership (IEP) - COMING SOON
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Manengouba also anticipates offering a cultural exchange initiative for its participants in Cameroon and the United States. Our International Exchange Program (IEP) aims to introduce the different cultures in the respective countries and help foster mutual understanding and appreciation of those cultures. In addition, IEP will allow participants to experience the day-to-day activities in their respective schools, communities, and host families.
Manengouba will offer activities within this cultural exchange program to help participants succeed and feel a part of their respective communities. This includes educational programs encompassing technology, language, sociology, culture, and sports activities. These programs help the participants learn more about their exchange country and the specific communities in which they live. Manengouba intends that the participants acquire an understanding of a global society and the role of information and communication technologies in developing a global economy. This critical understanding includes concepts such as self-sufficiency and the idea that global citizens can independently manage and advance in their respective societies.
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