Distribution of school materials to pupils and students most of whom are Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) in Mbengwi Central Subdivision
VIRTUOUS WOMEN CAMEROON (CAVIWO) in collaboration with CANADA VIRTUOUS WOMEN-CAVIWO and the Mbengwi Elements and Development Association today Saturday 24 August donated school materials ,such as: books, pens, school bags etc. to more than 500 pupils and students in the Mbengwi Palace. Its worth noting that Momo Division is one of the most affected community by the Anglophone crisis in the NW and SW Regions of Cameroon. As a consequence , most of the people from the other remote Subdivision have taken refuge in the Mbengwi central Subdivision. This is why we have a high percentage of pupils and students in this community. Since Education is a human right, it must be protected and made available for all .
Present during this back to school project in the Mbengwi Palace were: the Divisional officer for Mbengwi Central, Njikwa Subdivision and Ngie Subdivision. Some traditional rulers of Meta were also present . Also present was: the National coordinator for VIRTUOUS WOMEN CAMEROON and the president of the Mbengwi Elements Association. The traditional ruler of Mbengwi village elaborated the importance of Education to the parents and their children. Moral advice was also given to the hundreds of pupils and students present.
The distribution was done in two categories: primary and secondary schools: 300 primary school pupils answered present from PS Mbengwi, CS Mbengwi, Palmers, and more than 200 students from GBHS Mbengwi, ST Joseph College, PSS Mbengwi GTHS Mbengwi, SAR/SM Mbengwi were present.
It also witness the award school bags to some 5 students with Excellent in the secondary schools.
Virtuous women and its partners worked closely to ensure that quality, inclusive and equitable Education is provided to children living in very difficult circumstances .
EDUCATION IS A HUMAN RIGHT AND ALL CHILDREN DERSERVE A CHANCE
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