The country of Cameroon lies in sub-Saharan Africa, with a population of around 18.5 million. Despite Douala, the largest city, being the most expensive city in Africa (moreso than Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Madrid), 40% of the population still live below the national poverty line. only 68% of the adult population can read, life expectancy at birth is 50,and the infant mortality is 87 deaths per 1000 live births.
One of the key aspects to sustaining life is access to an improved water source. Only 70% of the Cameroonian population has this. Over the next six months, thanks to the support of EWB-UK, myself and two others from the UK will be helping to improve this situation for 20,000 people in villages surrounding our new home town, Kumba. With community participation, we hope to ensure that the new system is maintained by the local people, to ensure its survival.
I will try to post regular updates here on our progress,but to start - we have arrived fine, the people are very friendly, and it is hot and humid. The real work of making a difference here will start very soon.
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Volunteering with the Royal Commonwealth Society in the town of Kumba, Cameroon to rehabilitate the Kurume water storage tank, treatment of the water and extending the area covered by the water supply. The placement is taking place thanks to the support of EWB-UK.
Volunteering with RCSC in Cameroon
For the next six months I will be volunteering with The Royal Commonwealth Society of Cameroon, thanks to the support of EWB-UK. Myself and two others will be working to improve a water supply for up to 20,000 villagers in the region on Kumure.
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