Knowledge for children
Improving the quality of education in rural areas
KforC is dedicated to improving access to quality education and empowering vulnerable communities in Cameroon. With its head office located in Kumbo, Bui Division of the North West Region of Cameroon, KforC addresses key challenges such as limited access to education, poverty, inadequate school infrastructure, and insufficient teacher training.
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Key Impact Area
Education Access and Equity
KforC works to provide vulnerable children, including orphans and those from low-income families, with scholarships and educational materials to ensure they have access to quality education.
Teacher Empowerment
The organization invests in teacher training and professional development programs, enhancing teaching skills and equipping educators to provide children with a more effective and holistic learning experience.
Literacy Programs
Under the motto “Read today, Lead tomorrow’’ KforC runs literacy programs to improve reading, writing, and basic education skills, addressing the high rates of illiteracy in rural communities.
Community Engagement
KforC works with local stakeholders and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) to build strong community involvement in education and development.
Infrastructure Improvement
The organization focuses on improving school facilities and infrastructure, creating safe and conducive learning environments for both children and teachers.
Sustainable Development
Beyond education, KforC also works on community development initiatives, empowering local communities to drive long-term positive change in their education systems and overall well-being.
Who We Are
About KforC
Knowledge for Children Cameroon (KforC) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2005 by Mr. Maimo Jacob Shiynyuy, an educationist, and Mr. Anorld Roozenbeek, a development worker from the Netherlands. KforC is dedicated to improving access to quality education and empowering vulnerable communities in Cameroon. With its head office located in Kumbo, Bui Division of the North West Region of Cameroon, KforC addresses key challenges such as limited access to education, poverty, inadequate school infrastructure, and insufficient teacher training. Through various programs focused on teacher development, educational sponsorships and community empowerment, KforC strives to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable education system for all.
Knowledge for Children (KforC) was founded in Cameroon with main objective to improve the quality of education in rural areas. KforC is registered under the Cameroon Ministry of Territorial Administration and works in collaboration with the external services of the Ministry of Basic Education, Youth and Civic Education and Social Affairs. KforC has her international offices in Masaka, Uganda and Utrecht, in The Netherlands.
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Your generous donations provide scholarships, educational materials, and support for vulnerable children and communities in need. Every contribution helps us bring education to more children in Cameroon.
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Join our team of dedicated volunteers! Whether you’re helping with community projects, teaching, or providing administrative support, your time and skills can create lasting change.
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Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To improve the quality of education in rural primary schools through innovative and sustainable community-based interventions
Our Vision
A world in which every rural child is assured a better life through quality education
Our core values
Transparency
Through effective policies, procedures and structures we ensure to be open and accountable to our beneficiaries, members and stakeholders.
Respect
We are committed to ethical and responsible actions and activities in the service of communities and people.
Equity
We promote fairness in all our actions as guided by our mandate.
Impartiality
We, in all our interactions, show no bias or prejudice against any particular person or group.
Integrity
Knowledge for Children has the highest level of integrity in its administrative, service, and outreach activities; we tie these activities directly to our mission, and we maintain and report our records accurately.
What we do
KforC engages innovative and sustainable community-based interventions to achieve inclusive education. Her main program components include;
Teacher capacity development through pedagogic training seminars, conferences, workshops and on-the-job coaching,
- Pupils capacity development & education sponsorship for Orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs)
- Provision of educational resources like teaching guides, textbooks and didactic materials to school children and teachers
- Youth empowerment through knowledge exchange and capacity building trainings
- Community development programs through leadership trainings, awareness campaigns and advocacy meetings.
Where we work
Knowledge for Children plays a crucial role in bridging the educational, social and economic gaps between rural and urban areas. Knowledge for Children is active in Cameroon in the North West and Adamawa Regions.
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Contribution to
KforC contributes towards attaining the following sustainable development goals (SDGs):
Quality Education
Our focus on improving education outcomes, teacher capacity, and access to education directly aligns with this goal.
Partnerships for the Goals
KforC collaboration with schools, communities, and other organizations demonstrates her commitment to partnerships for sustainable development.
Reduced Inequalities
By addressing disparities in access to education and opportunities, Knowledge for Children contributes to reducing inequalities within communities.
Gender Equality
KforC programs addresses gender-related issues and promote gender equality in education, thus contributing to achieving this goal.
Good Health and Well-being
KforC projects addresses health-related issues like sanitation, nutrition and healthcare, thus contributing to improving the health and well-being of community members.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
By promoting vocational training opportunities for youths and supporting community-based enterprises, Knowledge for Children is contributing to economic growth and creating decent work opportunities.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
By promoting community development and engagement, Knowledge for Children Cameroon is contributing to building more sustainable and inclusive communities.
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
KforC projects promotes well-being and social stability of the population in rural communities. This is achieved through her awareness and sensitization activities on social cohesion and peaceful coexistence