For a thriving and more equitable Greater Sanaga Maritime region
Strengthening our community outreach
Dear friends, Thanks to your support, we are very pleased with the progress we made in 2022, the 2nd year of the launching of Mbai Bassa Community. With our partner Ndap I Maten, we completed the renovation project at the CETIC of Bonepoupa. The students of the school can now study without being exposed to the elements of the nature or share their space with animals. With your help, our corporate gift matching program increased by 500%. In 2023 our focus is to continue to increase our impact in the fields and to deepen our relations with our local communities. For that purpose we are launching a series of initiatives including: (1) our community outreach signature events in June 2023 in Oakland and throughout the Bay area; (2) our community highlights series with the goal to highlight important good work and events happening in our communities and that can be an inspiration to all of us; (3) Mbai Bassa Community Fundraising Kine awards to show our deep appreciation to our volunteers who go the extra mile to help us raise funds and fulfill our mission. We hope you will be inspired as we have been, by the remarkable contributions of two of our sisters: Rachel Tonye of Quebec (Canada) and Valerie Wehiong-Batta of North Carolina (USA). AmazoneSmile was retired in February 2023. We thank all who have been supporting us through this program. You can still support us through Ebay for charity,Paypal giving fund,Facebook fundraiser and many other business to consumer charity funds. We are grateful of your continued support. Visit our website to learn more about our programs and the many opportunities we offer to contribute in a way that is meaningful to you. Join our Bisai Clubs today. Stay in touch by following us on Facebook,Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel and newsletter.
Meet Calvin Nguille, Mbai Bassa Community Secretary and board member
Calvin is a stationary engineer with the Alameda County Medical Center, a church elder and a community leader. He believes that we must strive to build a thriving community in the USA to be able to serve in an effective and sustainable way our communities in Cameroon.
We show our deep appreciation to our members and donors who go the extra mile to make our dream of touching lives become true. This year we say our special thanks to Gisele, Jean Pierre, Amos and Victor for their dedication, continuous support and for helping us change lives.
Congratulations on your Mbai Bassa Community Fundraising Kine Awards!
Coming soon!!! Mbai Bassa Community "Community outreach signature events" in June 2023 in Oakland
With theses events, we intend to deepen our relations with our Bay Area local communities. Throughout the month of June 2023, we will be holding a series of events called Community Outreach Sigature Events (COSE). The main event will take place around Lake Merritt in Oakland the 1st or 2nd Saturday of June 2023. We are working with the city of Oakland on the permit and the date. With our local partners, friends, volunteers and donors, we will introduce Mbai Bassa Community to the general public, sell donated items, offer a taste of Cameroonian food and a variety of entertainments. Throughout the month, our Bisai club members and other volunteers will perform community services on behalf of Mbai Bassa Community and participate to community building events throughout the Bay Area. Stay tuned. Regularly visit our website and Facebook page for updates.
Ndom Bilingual middle school and Manguenda II elementary school renovation projects are under scoping phase.
Thanks to your support the student of CETIC Bonepoupa have been learning in a safer and cleaner environment since January 2023. For 2023 we are completing the scoping phase for the renovation of two schools: Ndom bilingual middle school and Manguenda II elementary school. We are also evaluating the possibility to help the CETIC Bonepoupa acquire and setup equipment for their electrical workshop. We count on your continued support.
For our first Community Highlight, we interviewed Valerie Wehiong-Batta, a sister on a mission to give back to the community.
Valerie is a proud daughter of the village of Ndom in the Sanaga Maritime division of Cameroon. She has studied, worked and lived in three continents (Africa, Europe, North America). She and her family currently live in North Carolina (USA) where she holds a position of Culture and Diversity Consultant/Trainer at the North Carolina State University.
Valerie is on a mission to give back to the community. She recently completed an important water project in her native village of Ndom to address an essential need for this community. She shares with us her journey and how touching and transforming lives inspires her.
Bassa Bati Mpo'o in North America - How to achieve a successful economic, social and professional integration
As members of the Bassa Bati Mpo’o diaspora in North America, we must overcome a number of challenges to have a successful social, economic and professional integration in our new home.
