Become one of 2,734 people to help build a future for HINT Cameroon!
[srandom=any,288,1,1,n,left,both]I am truly excited to inform you that we have now opened donations for the Computers For Sustainability (CFS) Project. We are looking for 2,753 who will donate USD 25 each towards the CFS project. I want to appeal that you consider becoming of of these people, willing to help build a future for HINT.
We have already put together a website to manage the project and you can read more about it and how to contribute at http://cfs.hintonline.org. We are very grateful for your generosity and look forward to your participation in the project.
There are a number of ways through which you can help:
(1) Make a donation online, by check, or direct bank-to-bank transfer. Details on the project site above.
(2) Invite others to donate by sharing this project with your friends in your various Social Networks (Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Digg, Twitter, etc) and encouraging/inviting them to donate. You may also simply EMAIL the project link to your friends.
(3) Invite me to your church, meeting, organization, school, company, family or group for a presentation. I am in the USA fundraising for this project from June 14, 2009.
(4) You can organize a fundraiser and bring your friends, family, and neighbours together to share this project with them. We will provide you with the presentation material you need. A BBQ for example is a great option.
We will keep all donors updated on the fundraising progress on a regular basis. As at today, $555 has already been raised through 2 donors!! More on the project website.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you and receiving your seed gift.
Best Regards,
Genesis Tinshu
President/Executive Director
HINT
Two international travellers to visit HINT in August 2009
The young travelers (SEBASTIAN LINDSTROM & EVAN FOWLER) will cross Africa as the locals do, in search of people who are making a difference to young people in need.
The journey will mark the start of the What Took You So Long Foundation, a movement of and for young people who want to make a difference. This journey is the Foundation’s first fundraiser.
The 14,200km journey, from Marrakech to Cape Town will be done by public transportation via: Buses, bush taxis, tro-tros, trains and a short ride in a small plane.
About The Travelers:
SEBASTIAN LINDSTROM
Formerly attached to Swedish special forces, Sebastian is an experienced traveler and co-founder of a grassroots NGO in Ghana providing support to children in need. He is currently pursuing studies at Hong Kong University.
EVAN FOWLER
Born and raised in Asia and the UK, Evan is an experienced traveler and documentary film maker. He currently resides in Hong Kong where he founded Mirror Productions, a multimedia company specialising in raising social and environmental awareness.
We at HINT look forward tot receiving Sebastian & Evan
More as it develops
Genesis Tinshu off to beautiful Hawaii, USA,
Genesis Tinshu leaves for the very beautiful and famous Hawaii Island on May 23, 2009 to attend Haggai Institute’s Advanced Leadership Seminar.
Genesis plans to visit around the US after the seminar before returning to Cameroon sometime in July 2009. During his visits, he will be seeking support for the Computers For Sustainability (CFS) Project. CFS is a Social Enterprise designed to bring HINT to full financial sustainability.
If you would like to know more or have Genesis come and share at your Church, organization, company or even home, please contact him at genesis @ hintonline.org.
Volunteer Application Form
Thank you for considering to volunteer with us. There are a number of volunteer opportunities currently available as summarised below. If there’s anything you can do in the list, fill the following form and we will contact you as soon as possible.
You can help by doing the following:
Teach Computer Education to students at one of our partner Schools or train IT Instructors for these schools
Write funding proposals for some of our projects and help with fundraising.
Organize fundraising activities for our projects including contacting and following up donors. This can be excellent for online volunteers who do not or cannot leave their home countries to Cameroon.
Coordinate shipment of computers and other equipment such as medical suppliers and the distribution and installation in schools and community centers.
Teach Computer Basics (MS Window, Internet, Emailing, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint) at one of our partner scholls in Buea or at our Community IT Centres
Teach Web Design or Networking, or Computer repairs and maintenance, Desktop publishing or Photo Editing to about 10 students in class for 3 hours a day.
Serve at our Community IT Training Centre as Office Secretary, Cyber attendant, IT Instructor or IT Technician.
Run HIV/AIDS sensitization seminars in schools, prisons and at Community Groups, etc
Train HIV/AIDS Educators at our Centre, in schools, prisons, at Community Groups, etc
Participate in a medical outreach as part of a team.
Train young social entrepreneurs in basic business set up and management skills.
Identify needy orphans especially those orphaned by AIDS in targeted communities for subsequent support.
And there can be other opportunities…
- Teach Computer Education to students at one of our partner Schools or train IT Instructors for these schools
- Write funding proposals for some of our projects and help with fundraising.
- Organize fundraising activities for our projects including contacting and following up donors. This can be excellent for online volunteers who do not or cannot leave their home countries to Cameroon.
- Coordinate shipment of computers and other equipment such as medical suppliers and the distribution and installation in schools and community centers.
- Teach Computer Basics (MS Window, Internet, Emailing, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint) at one of our partner scholls in Buea or at our Community IT Centres
- Teach Web Design or Networking, or Computer repairs and maintenance, Desktop publishing or Photo Editing to about 10 students in class for 3 hours a day.
- Serve at our Community IT Training Centre as Office Secretary, Cyber attendant, IT Instructor or IT Technician.
- Run HIV/AIDS sensitization seminars in schools, prisons and at Community Groups, etc
- Train HIV/AIDS Educators at our Centre, in schools, prisons, at Community Groups, etc
- Participate in a medical outreach as part of a team.
- Train young social entrepreneurs in basic business set up and management skills.
- Identify needy orphans especially those orphaned by AIDS in targeted communities for subsequent support.
- And there can be other opportunities…
Please fill out the following form so we can get to know more about you. All fields are required except the photo field: