Description

At MBONWEH, several tasks can be fulfilled depending on the volunteers interests and skills.
* Teaching in the Primary Unique School (Batoke)
* Supporting the microfinance project
* Education of women: developing, realizing and evaluating workshops for women groups
* Fundraising
* Developing new projects of MBONWEH like youth work, vocational centre, etc.
* Writing a newsletter
* Etc.

Highlights

MBONWEH Women's Development Association is an umbrella grass root women's non-governmental organization (NGO) in the Republic of Cameroon. Founded in 1988, (100% women membership), by a group of women leaders who were concerned with the increasing burden of poverty, crises and family responsibilities in which the women were trapped.

MBONWEH has three main activities:
* Education of women through workshops (HIV/AIDS, women rights, agriculture, income generating activities, etc.)
* Micro finance
* Education of children (Unique School in Batoke)

Qualifications

* The volunteer has to be minimum 21 years
* The volunteer has to speak fluent English
* The commitment of the volunteer in the South is voluntary. The expenditures incurred have to be beard by the volunteer
* The volunteer has to be able to adapt in different situations. She/he has to be open for other cultures.
* The volunteer has to take her/his responsibilities seriously and comply with the rules and regulations of the organization.
* The volunteer is open and respectful in its dealings with the organization and its target groups and prepared to discuss all matters in this same spirit.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for more details.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

The volunteer should be open for other cultures, be interested in development work and be able to adapt in different situations. She/he should respect other opinions and be able to act in a diplomatic way when problems arise. Social skills are important as MBONWEH works with women and children.

Age Range

Minimum 21 years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Mbonweh Women's Development Association's Mission Statement

To empower poor women, children and youths through educational programs and micro-credit, to enable them move from crises and poverty into stability and self sufficiency.

Year Founded

1988