The Mbu Foundation

09/25/2025

MBU COMMUNITY SCHOOL RENOVATION UPDATE

Work is moving forward at the Mbu Community School, step by step. What you see here is proof that change has begun — and though there’s still a long way to go, every bit of progress brings us closer to giving our children the safe, dignified learning space they deserve.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has made it possible to reach this stage. Together, we are building tomorrow, today.

08/17/2025

THE MBU COMMUNITY SCHOOL RENOVATION — PROGRESS UPDATE
Step by step, the vision is coming to life!
Plastering work is now ongoing at the Mbu Community School, as our technicians explain the progress made and what still lies ahead.
This is just one phase of a much bigger journey — and we are grateful to everyone whose support has made it possible to get this far.

There is still a lot to be done, but together, we are shaping a brighter future for the children of Mbu.
Let’s keep building tomorrow, today.

08/10/2025

Mbu Community School Renovation — Progress You Can See, Hope You Can Feel!

When The Mbu Foundation first stepped in to revive the Mbu Community School, the site was overgrown, access paths were blocked, and the buildings stood in disrepair. The journey began with clearing the thick grass, digging out and leveling the ground that had blocked access, and thoroughly cleaning the school and its surroundings — breathing life back into a place that had been silent for too long.

Since then, the workers have been on site day and night, working tirelessly to ensure the renovation advances without delay. The Mbu Foundation, true to its promise, has been right there beside them — providing every material and resource they need to keep moving forward.

Together, we are truly “Building Tomorrow Today.”

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

Every trip of sand, every bag of cement, every plank, every nail is helping turn a once-neglected structure into a safe, inspiring, and dignified place to learn.

Together, we are not just renovating a school; we are restoring dreams.
Together, we are truly “Building Tomorrow Today.”

08/05/2025

MBU COMMUNITY SCHOOL RENOVATION — WORK HAS BEGUN
With the funds received so far, the Mbu Foundation has hit the ground running.
Renovation work at the Mbu Community School has officially started. It’s just the beginning — the first steps in what will be a long but hopeful journey to restore dignity to a place that has served generations.
As you can see, there is still a lot of work to be done. But we couldn’t wait. The need is urgent, and thanks to the generosity of those who have donated so far, we were able to begin.
To everyone who contributed — thank you. Your support has helped us take the first step.
But the road ahead is still long, and we invite you to continue walking it with us. Every bit of support helps us move forward, one block, one bench, one classroom at a time.
Let’s keep the momentum going.
Let’s build tomorrow, today.

08/05/2025

WELCOMING A NEW MEMBER TO THE MBU FOUNDATION
Dear Esteemed Members of the MBU FOUNDATION,
It is with great joy and a spirit of unity that we announce the addition of a new member to our growing MBU FOUNDATION family.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Mr. Mbahwei, Barna M. Atanga, A US-based Database Administrator, as our newest member.
Ni Barna brings with him a deep sense of commitment to the values we uphold—service, unity, community development, and cultural preservation. Their decision to join us is a sign of the continued faith and hope our sons and daughters carry for the future of Mbu..
We are deeply committed to the values we uphold—service, unity, community development, and cultural preservation. Their decision to join us is a sign of the continued faith and hope our sons and daughters carry for the future of Mbu.
As a Foundation, we exist to uplift our village, support meaningful projects, and foster unity among all people of Mbu origin, whether at home or abroad. Every new member strengthens our hands and widens our collective reach.
Let us receive Ni Barna with the warmth that defines us, and support him as he begins this journey with us.
Together, we rise for Mbu.
Together, we serve with love.
Together, we build what we believe.
Welcome once more, Ni Barna!
With gratitude,
The MBU FOUNDATION
“Building Tomorrow Today”
July 29, 2025

08/05/2025

30 July 2025
Welcome to the Mbu Foundation, Jack Tatang
It is with great pride and joy that we welcome Mr. Jack Tatang as a Founding Member of the Mbu Foundation.
Jack is a dedicated healthcare professional and a co-founder of Frutang Essential Products Inc., based in Dallas, Texas. His career reflects both compassion and innovation — qualities that are vital as we build a future rooted in wellness, unity, and growth.
In his own words:
“My decision to join the Mbu Foundation is to add my contribution to the incredible potential of our collective effort to foster unity, development, and sociocultural cohesiveness in our beloved motherland.”
We are deeply honored by his commitment and vision. Jack’s presence strengthens our mission and reminds us that when sons and daughters of Mbu unite across oceans, borders, and professions, nothing is beyond our reach.
Let us move forward — together — with the spirit of Maformusong, where every heart that beats for Mbu becomes a light in its path.
Welcome aboard, Jack. Your contribution will be felt, your presence valued, and your voice heard.
With gratitude and unity,
Prof. Tah Asongwed
President, Mbu Foundation
“Building Tomorrow Today”

08/05/2025

A Gift Rooted in Humility, Experience, and Purpose.
Meet Mr. Issac Sunday — a son of Cameroon, now based in the United States, whose journey from hardship to hope has blossomed into a mission to uplift others.
As someone who once trekked to school for almost three years without shoes or a backpack, Mr. Sunday knows firsthand what it means to lack access to basic educational tools. But he never let those challenges define his future.
Today, he’s the founder of the American Foundation Academy in Bonaberi, Douala — a school modeled after American educational standards to give children in Cameroon the kind of quality education he never had.
He is also the CEO of the American-Cameroon Shipping Center in Houston, Texas, where his company offers 50% discounts on all items shipped to Cameroon — another way of giving back to the community that raised him.
Now, through the Mbu Foundation, Mr. Sunday has donated 10 complete desktop computers to support the Mbu Community School — a powerful step toward digital empowerment for our children back home. This donation is more than just equipment; it is a bridge to opportunity, skills, and a brighter future.
And his generosity doesn’t stop there — Mr. Sunday also made a heartfelt contribution of $300 to support the Mbu Multipurpose Business Center, one of the community’s greatest development projects.
In his own words, his father gave him the best education — not just in books, but in values. And today, he’s passing those same lessons to his own son, who walks with him in his warehouse, learning through action.
🙏🏽 Thank you, Mr. Issac Sunday, for turning your story into service, your struggle into support, and your success into a blessing for generations to come.
The Mbu Foundation and the entire Mbu community are deeply grateful. May your kindness inspire many more to give where they can.

08/05/2025

BREAKING: Monumental Donation of 5 Million FCFA to The Mbu Foundation, for the renovation of the Mbu Community School Renovation Project!
The Mbu Foundation is overjoyed and profoundly honored to announce a landmark donation of 5,000,000 francs CFA (the equivalent of $8,907.05) from Mme Judith Yah Sunday Epse Achidi Achu—a true daughter of purpose, vision, and heart.
This extraordinary act of generosity comes at a defining moment in our history.
For decades, the Mbu Community School has been a cradle of hope for our children, even as its walls cracked, its roofs leaked, and its resources dwindled. But through it all, our children have shown up—with open hearts, bright minds, and dreams far bigger than their surroundings.
Today, that dream takes a giant leap forward.
Mme Achidi Achu’s selfless gift is more than a donation. It is a pillar of faith in our future—a powerful reminder that change begins with those who care enough to act.
Her contribution will directly support the renovation and revival of the Mbu Community School—bringing:
✔️ Safe, well-equipped classrooms
✔️ Functional toilets and clean water
✔️ Desks, benches, and essential learning tools
✔️ A dignified learning environment rooted in culture and opportunity
Mme Achidi Achu, we see you. We celebrate you. And we thank you. Your generosity is not just felt — it will be remembered, lived, and passed on through the lives of the many children who will now walk into a brighter, stronger future.
From the Mbu Foundation and the entire Mbu community—home and abroad—we say: May your light continue to shine. May your name be written in the legacy of change.
Because of you, we are building tomorrow, today.

08/05/2025

MBU COMMUNITY SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECT
Led by the Mbu Foundation
The Mbu Community School has served our village for generations — but today, its buildings are in urgent need of repair. Crumbling walls, leaking roofs, and limited supplies are making it harder for our children to learn.
Still, they come — eager, hopeful, and full of dreams.
The Mbu Foundation is launching a renovation project to restore this school and give our children the safe, inspiring environment they deserve.

We envision:
Clean, secure classrooms
Proper desks, toilets, and learning materials
A school rooted in culture, dignity, and opportunity
This is more than renovation — it’s a renewal of hope.
Join us. Support the Mbu Community School.
Every pledge matters. Every brick builds tomorrow.

08/05/2025

Introducing the Founders & Executive Leadership of The Mbu Foundation.
Every meaningful transformation begins with committed people.
Behind The Mbu Foundation is a group of visionary sons and daughters of Mbu who came together with one shared purpose: to build a stronger, healthier, and self-reliant Mbu Village through sustainable development and unity.
Executive Leadership (2025)
Prof. Tah Asongwed – President
Mr. Collins Achu Fon – Secretary General
Nhey Godwill Tamunang – Treasurer
Tomfon Sylvanus Fon – Chaplain
These leaders bring decades of professional experience, community service, and cultural insight to guide the Foundation's mission with vision and integrity.
Founding Members
We honor and recognize the founding members whose bold leadership and early commitment made this dream a reality:
Nhey (Dr.) Fombe Ndiforchu – California
Nhey Richard Tah – Massachusetts
Ma Janet Fri Chinyam – Switzerland
Dr. Kenneth Geh – Dubai
Dr. Michael Geh - Cameroon
Dr. Martin Kwende – Texas
Dr. Vero Fon – Massachusetts
Ni Solomon Fon Mbony (Fon Shishi) – Maryland
Ni Felix Soh Chick – Dubai
From across the globe, they answered the call to uplift their homeland, offering not just words — but action, expertise, and generosity.
The Mbu Foundation is a registered nonprofit formed under the laws of the United States. It exists to empower Mbu Village through projects in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and cultural preservation.
We stand today because of these leaders — and we move forward with everyone who believes that Mbu deserves the best of its people.