This project is held every end of the year between the 5th and the 22nd of December. We indulge the community into the spirit and festivities of Christmas. During this period, we celebrate the gift of family and loved ones. Manda Foundation and MANLAN Foundation invite partners, friends, family and the community to come and celebrate with the detainees of the Buea Central Prison bringing them the warmth of the season and the love of family.
This year’s theme is to promote Hygiene and Sanitation conditions in the community. Distribution of basic hygiene and sanitary needs such tooth brushes, tooth paste, soaps, detergents, toilet paper. There are a total of about 1200 detainees (200 of whom are female and 1000 male).
OBJECTIVES
Independence for the Vulnerable
WHAT THIS MOVEMENT IS ABOUT
The Manda sustainability movement is about creating long and short term sustainability for the poor, orphan and vulnerable in our society through various activities such as hairdressing, sewing, cooking, makeup, weaving, agriculture and vocational training, while still inculcating moral and social values such as hard work and devotion. The activities will vary according to the different locations of training and what the people of that particular locality practice most.
TARGET POPULATION FOR THE PROJECT
The beneficiaries.
The general public would benefit from the output of the work done.
PLACE OF INTERVENTION
South West (Limbe, Buea and Kumba)
Littoral for the official launch of the project ( Mbanga, Loum, Dibombari and Wutimemeh)
North West (Bamenda town and places with less unrest)
Centre (Yaounde, Mbalmayo)
HOW DO WE INTEND TO ACHIEVE THIS
Through Fundraising (Pledges)
Through Partnerships
Through Sponsorships
Through Volunteering
ESTIMATED COST
We are estimating the cost based on the fact that we will be providing them with raw materials and manpower for various activities such as transportation and miscellaneous.
DURATION OF THE PROJECT
The expected duration of the project is 5 years in the long-term and we expect to have trained and established 500 persons. That is, 100 people will be selected each year within the different regions mentioned above, to go through the training and they will be given a certificate of completion each from the regional delegation of employment and vocational training. To add, we will create a platform with other entrepreneurs for recruitment until they are independent enough to start their own businesses.
To conclude, when looking to tackle social and environmental issues, partners with their rich grassroots experience help and bring about transformative social change much more quickly than we can achieve on our own. Therefore, MANDA FOUNDATION in partnership with AFRICKIKO FOUNDATION, having the same mission, goals and objectives are working together to make this project a reality.
Note: Project is ongoing
Please, pledge a t-shirt or more and be a part of our life-changing experience.