ABOUT:
What is the problem:
HIV-AIDS
has become a frequent feature in Africa, Cameroon and so even in the
small town of Bali in the North-West of the country. It kills mostly
those between 20 and 45, who often have children and are the economic
pillar of the family. Luckily the social fabric is still strong, so when
both parents die, children are taken in by relatives, which secures
their food and shelter. However there are mostly already too many
children, so no money for school for the ‘new’ children. Their education
will stop abruptly and they will do household chores and put to work on
the land or elsewhere.
What
is being done?
Foundation
‘Ma-Flo’ was created in 2007 to assist Ma Flo and registered under Dutch
law.
A
“Ma-Flo Support Committee” was created at Bali, to assure that the
school community is involved, children monitored and money properly
spent and accounted for.
What money for Education?
There are Government and mission schools (Presbyterian, Catholic or Baptist), but on all children have to buy their books, pens, exercise books, uniform and contributions for the parent-teachers association.
School
fees are paid at the mission schools. For the children currently on Ma
Flo’s list an average amount of €
50 per child per
year is needed.
How can you Help?
