27/01/2026
No Child Should Learn on the Cold, Hard Ground: An Urgent Appeal for the Children of Mbouroukou
In the lush, rolling hills somewhere in Cameroon, there is a small wooden structure that stands as a symbol of hope and a testament to resilience. It is the Ecole Publique des Monts Mbouroukou. But inside its weathered walls, a heartbreaking reality unfolds every single day.
Imagine a classroom where the "desks" are the bare, dusty earth. Imagine a school of over 130 eager young minds crammed into just three small rooms, with fewer than five benches to share among them.
- The Reality of "Sitting in Class"
For the children of Mbouroukou, "going to school" doesn’t mean sitting at a desk with a notebook. It means:
- Carrying your own stool from home, miles across hilly terrain, just to have a place to sit.
- Sitting on the cold, damp floor for hours, straining to see a chalkboard that is literally falling apart.
- For children with disabilities, the struggle is even more profound, as they navigate an environment that offers no support for their physical needs.
These children have the same dreams as any others, they want to be doctors, teachers, lawyers, and leaders too. They show up every day, despite the lack of basic dignity, because they believe that education is their only way forward. But how can we expect them to thrive when they are denied even a place to sit?
We Cannot Turn a Blind Eye;
The sight of these empty, dirt-floored classrooms is a call to action for all of us. No child should have their potential limited by the lack of a simple wooden bench.
Keeping Empathy and Livelihood Empowerment Network Associated (KELLENA) is committed to changing this story, but we cannot do it alone. We need your heart, your voice, and your support to provide these children with the environment they deserve.
How You Can Help;
Your contribution can put a child in a seat, provide a sturdy desk, and restore dignity to this temple of learning. Whether it is a donation to build new benches, providing school supplies, or helping us renovate these classrooms, every bit of help makes a life-changing difference.
Contact:
- Email us: [email protected]
- WhatsApp us: +237 650 745 780
- Call 📞: +237 682 902 111
- Visit our website: kellena.org
Don't let their chairs remain empty. Don't let their dreams stay on the floor.
Join us in giving the children of Mbouroukou a seat at the table of the future. Please, reach out today if possible. Your kindness is the bridge between their current struggle and their future success.